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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652,514.70, 977,994.45 and 273,434.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652,514.70, 977,994.45 and 273,434.70 is: 409,826.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,514.70 : 977,994.45 = 273,434.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,514.70/977,994.45 = 273,434.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,514.70x = 977,994.45 × 273,434.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,514.70x = 267,417,619,037.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,417,619,037.42/652,514.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409,826.20

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