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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,329.64, 975,669.78 and 271,124.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,329.64, 975,669.78 and 271,124.36 is: 406,759.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,329.64 : 975,669.78 = 271,124.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,329.64/975,669.78 = 271,124.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,329.64x = 975,669.78 × 271,124.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,329.64x = 264,527,844,673.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,527,844,673.84/650,329.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406,759.63

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