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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,264.79, 975,677.36 and 271,260.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,264.79, 975,677.36 and 271,260.17 is: 407,007.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,264.79 : 975,677.36 = 271,260.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,264.79/975,677.36 = 271,260.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,264.79x = 975,677.36 × 271,260.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,264.79x = 264,662,406,538.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,662,406,538.75/650,264.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407,007.13

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