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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,469.86, 977,179.23 and 272,292.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,469.86, 977,179.23 and 272,292.66 is: 408,428.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,469.86 : 977,179.23 = 272,292.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,469.86/977,179.23 = 272,292.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,469.86x = 977,179.23 × 272,292.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,469.86x = 266,078,731,833.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,078,731,833.45/651,469.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408,428.31

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