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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,263.79, 975,675.86 and 271,259.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,263.79, 975,675.86 and 271,259.17 is: 407,005.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,263.79 : 975,675.86 = 271,259.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,263.79/975,675.86 = 271,259.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,263.79x = 975,675.86 × 271,259.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,263.79x = 264,661,023,972.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,661,023,972.64/650,263.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407,005.63

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