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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,982.88, 976,001.15 and 272,012.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,982.88, 976,001.15 and 272,012.07 is: 407,820.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,982.88 : 976,001.15 = 272,012.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,982.88/976,001.15 = 272,012.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,982.88x = 976,001.15 × 272,012.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,982.88x = 265,484,095,943.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,484,095,943.85/650,982.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407,820.40

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