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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,628.20, 976,664.70 and 272,548.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,628.20, 976,664.70 and 272,548.20 is: 408,497.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,628.20 : 976,664.70 = 272,548.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,628.20/976,664.70 = 272,548.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,628.20x = 976,664.70 × 272,548.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,628.20x = 266,188,205,988.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,188,205,988.54/651,628.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408,497.06

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