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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658,046.99, 987,135.48 and 273,716.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658,046.99, 987,135.48 and 273,716.97 is: 410,602.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,046.99 : 987,135.48 = 273,716.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,046.99/987,135.48 = 273,716.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,046.99x = 987,135.48 × 273,716.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,046.99x = 270,195,732,565.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,195,732,565.10/658,046.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410,602.49

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