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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,475.86, 977,188.22 and 272,298.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,475.86, 977,188.22 and 272,298.66 is: 408,437.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,475.86 : 977,188.22 = 272,298.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,475.86/977,188.22 = 272,298.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,475.86x = 977,188.22 × 272,298.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,475.86x = 266,087,042,873.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,087,042,873.79/651,475.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408,437.30

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