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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652,558.20, 978,059.70 and 273,478.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652,558.20, 978,059.70 and 273,478.20 is: 409,891.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,558.20 : 978,059.70 = 273,478.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,558.20/978,059.70 = 273,478.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,558.20x = 978,059.70 × 273,478.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,558.20x = 267,478,006,248.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,478,006,248.54/652,558.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409,891.42

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