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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,258.66, 975,563.29 and 271,053.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,258.66, 975,563.29 and 271,053.36 is: 406,653.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,258.66 : 975,563.29 = 271,053.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,258.66/975,563.29 = 271,053.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,258.66x = 975,563.29 × 271,053.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,258.66x = 264,429,710,729.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,429,710,729.74/650,258.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406,653.12

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