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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652,511.70, 977,989.95 and 273,431.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652,511.70, 977,989.95 and 273,431.70 is: 409,821.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,511.70 : 977,989.95 = 273,431.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,511.70/977,989.95 = 273,431.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,511.70x = 977,989.95 × 273,431.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,511.70x = 267,413,454,611.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,413,454,611.42/652,511.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409,821.70

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