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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652,246.20, 977,591.70 and 273,166.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652,246.20, 977,591.70 and 273,166.20 is: 409,423.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,246.20 : 977,591.70 = 273,166.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,246.20/977,591.70 = 273,166.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,246.20x = 977,591.70 × 273,166.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,246.20x = 267,045,009,840.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,045,009,840.54/652,246.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409,423.63

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