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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,013.03, 974,491.07 and 271,215.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,013.03, 974,491.07 and 271,215.90 is: 406,603.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,013.03 : 974,491.07 = 271,215.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,013.03/974,491.07 = 271,215.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,013.03x = 974,491.07 × 271,215.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,013.03x = 264,297,471,235.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,297,471,235.93/650,013.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406,603.34

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