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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,682.80, 977,475.60 and 272,505.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,682.80, 977,475.60 and 272,505.60 is: 408,738.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,682.80 : 977,475.60 = 272,505.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,682.80/977,475.60 = 272,505.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,682.80x = 977,475.60 × 272,505.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,682.80x = 266,367,574,863.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,367,574,863.36/651,682.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408,738.08

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