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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,291.25, 974,766.42 and 271,432.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,291.25, 974,766.42 and 271,432.45 is: 406,868.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,291.25 : 974,766.42 = 271,432.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,291.25/974,766.42 = 271,432.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,291.25x = 974,766.42 × 271,432.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,291.25x = 264,583,238,776.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,583,238,776.79/650,291.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406,868.83

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