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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652,186.80, 978,231.60 and 273,009.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652,186.80, 978,231.60 and 273,009.60 is: 409,494.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,186.80 : 978,231.60 = 273,009.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,186.80/978,231.60 = 273,009.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,186.80x = 978,231.60 × 273,009.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,186.80x = 267,066,617,823.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,066,617,823.36/652,186.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409,494.06

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