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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,771.31, 975,997.68 and 271,695.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,771.31, 975,997.68 and 271,695.18 is: 407,476.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,771.31 : 975,997.68 = 271,695.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,771.31/975,997.68 = 271,695.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,771.31x = 975,997.68 × 271,695.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,771.31x = 265,173,865,347.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,173,865,347.18/650,771.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407,476.27

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