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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652,159.20, 977,461.20 and 273,079.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652,159.20, 977,461.20 and 273,079.20 is: 409,293.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,159.20 : 977,461.20 = 273,079.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,159.20/977,461.20 = 273,079.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,159.20x = 977,461.20 × 273,079.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,159.20x = 266,924,322,527.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,924,322,527.04/652,159.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409,293.19

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