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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653,069.31, 979,982.30 and 273,956.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 653,069.31, 979,982.30 and 273,956.50 is: 411,093.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653,069.31 : 979,982.30 = 273,956.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653,069.31/979,982.30 = 273,956.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653,069.31x = 979,982.30 × 273,956.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653,069.31x = 268,472,520,969.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,472,520,969.95/653,069.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411,093.46

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