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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652,256.70, 977,607.45 and 273,176.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652,256.70, 977,607.45 and 273,176.70 is: 409,439.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,256.70 : 977,607.45 = 273,176.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,256.70/977,607.45 = 273,176.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,256.70x = 977,607.45 × 273,176.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,256.70x = 267,059,577,086.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,059,577,086.42/652,256.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409,439.38

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