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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,772.06, 975,998.80 and 271,695.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,772.06, 975,998.80 and 271,695.93 is: 407,477.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,772.06 : 975,998.80 = 271,695.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,772.06/975,998.80 = 271,695.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,772.06x = 975,998.80 × 271,695.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,772.06x = 265,174,901,644.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,174,901,644.88/650,772.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407,477.39

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