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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,772.31, 975,999.18 and 271,696.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,772.31, 975,999.18 and 271,696.18 is: 407,477.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,772.31 : 975,999.18 = 271,696.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,772.31/975,999.18 = 271,696.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,772.31x = 975,999.18 × 271,696.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,772.31x = 265,175,248,889.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,175,248,889.13/650,772.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407,477.77

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