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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652,069.60, 978,104.40 and 272,924.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652,069.60, 978,104.40 and 272,924.80 is: 409,387.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,069.60 : 978,104.40 = 272,924.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,069.60/978,104.40 = 272,924.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,069.60x = 978,104.40 × 272,924.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,069.60x = 266,948,947,749.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,948,947,749.12/652,069.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409,387.20

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