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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,480.86, 977,195.72 and 272,303.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,480.86, 977,195.72 and 272,303.66 is: 408,444.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,480.86 : 977,195.72 = 272,303.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,480.86/977,195.72 = 272,303.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,480.86x = 977,195.72 × 272,303.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,480.86x = 266,093,971,092.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,093,971,092.34/651,480.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408,444.80

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