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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656,780.13, 985,211.73 and 277,630.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656,780.13, 985,211.73 and 277,630.20 is: 416,462.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656,780.13 : 985,211.73 = 277,630.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656,780.13/985,211.73 = 277,630.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656,780.13x = 985,211.73 × 277,630.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656,780.13x = 273,524,529,642.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,524,529,642.25/656,780.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416,462.86

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