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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652,825.38, 978,923.10 and 273,644.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652,825.38, 978,923.10 and 273,644.30 is: 410,334.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,825.38 : 978,923.10 = 273,644.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,825.38/978,923.10 = 273,644.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,825.38x = 978,923.10 × 273,644.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,825.38x = 267,876,726,453.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,876,726,453.33/652,825.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410,334.42

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