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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,259.26, 975,669.16 and 271,254.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,259.26, 975,669.16 and 271,254.60 is: 406,998.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,259.26 : 975,669.16 = 271,254.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,259.26/975,669.16 = 271,254.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,259.26x = 975,669.16 × 271,254.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,259.26x = 264,654,747,728.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,654,747,728.14/650,259.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406,998.81

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