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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653,072.76, 979,987.50 and 273,960

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 653,072.76, 979,987.50 and 273,960 is: 411,098.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653,072.76 : 979,987.50 = 273,960 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653,072.76/979,987.50 = 273,960/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653,072.76x = 979,987.50 × 273,960
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653,072.76x = 268,477,375,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,477,375,500/653,072.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411,098.72

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