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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,083.50, 975,304.66 and 271,182.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,083.50, 975,304.66 and 271,182.32 is: 406,848.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,083.50 : 975,304.66 = 271,182.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,083.50/975,304.66 = 271,182.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,083.50x = 975,304.66 × 271,182.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,083.50x = 264,485,380,405.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,485,380,405.61/650,083.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406,848.32

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