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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,473.08, 975,680.34 and 271,237.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,473.08, 975,680.34 and 271,237.56 is: 406,844.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,473.08 : 975,680.34 = 271,237.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,473.08/975,680.34 = 271,237.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,473.08x = 975,680.34 × 271,237.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,473.08x = 264,641,154,761.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,641,154,761.57/650,473.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406,844.13

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