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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652,164.80, 978,198.60 and 272,987.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652,164.80, 978,198.60 and 272,987.60 is: 409,461.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,164.80 : 978,198.60 = 272,987.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,164.80/978,198.60 = 272,987.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,164.80x = 978,198.60 × 272,987.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,164.80x = 267,036,088,137.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,036,088,137.36/652,164.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409,461.06

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