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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658,279.94, 987,609.03 and 273,953.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658,279.94, 987,609.03 and 273,953.97 is: 411,009.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,279.94 : 987,609.03 = 273,953.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,279.94/987,609.03 = 273,953.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,279.94x = 987,609.03 × 273,953.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,279.94x = 270,559,414,576.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,559,414,576.35/658,279.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411,009.66

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