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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,833.19, 978,131.16 and 272,722.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,833.19, 978,131.16 and 272,722.14 is: 409,242.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,833.19 : 978,131.16 = 272,722.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,833.19/978,131.16 = 272,722.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,833.19x = 978,131.16 × 272,722.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,833.19x = 266,758,023,155.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,758,023,155.88/651,833.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409,242.77

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