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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,284.14, 975,601.53 and 271,078.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,284.14, 975,601.53 and 271,078.86 is: 406,691.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,284.14 : 975,601.53 = 271,078.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,284.14/975,601.53 = 271,078.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,284.14x = 975,601.53 × 271,078.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,284.14x = 264,464,950,566.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,464,950,566.66/650,284.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406,691.37

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