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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652,553.70, 978,052.95 and 273,473.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652,553.70, 978,052.95 and 273,473.70 is: 409,884.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,553.70 : 978,052.95 = 273,473.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,553.70/978,052.95 = 273,473.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,553.70x = 978,052.95 × 273,473.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,553.70x = 267,471,759,032.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,471,759,032.42/652,553.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409,884.67

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