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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652,865.99, 979,343.97 and 273,404.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652,865.99, 979,343.97 and 273,404.66 is: 410,125.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,865.99 : 979,343.97 = 273,404.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,865.99/979,343.97 = 273,404.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,865.99x = 979,343.97 × 273,404.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,865.99x = 267,757,205,140.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,757,205,140.90/652,865.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410,125.83

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