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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652,652.70, 978,201.45 and 273,572.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652,652.70, 978,201.45 and 273,572.70 is: 410,033.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,652.70 : 978,201.45 = 273,572.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,652.70/978,201.45 = 273,572.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,652.70x = 978,201.45 × 273,572.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,652.70x = 267,609,211,820.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,609,211,820.42/652,652.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410,033.10

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