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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652,690.20, 978,257.70 and 273,610.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652,690.20, 978,257.70 and 273,610.20 is: 410,089.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,690.20 : 978,257.70 = 273,610.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,690.20/978,257.70 = 273,610.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,690.20x = 978,257.70 × 273,610.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,690.20x = 267,661,284,948.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,661,284,948.54/652,690.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410,089.33

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