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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,934.78, 976,558.04 and 271,644.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,934.78, 976,558.04 and 271,644.53 is: 407,531.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,934.78 : 976,558.04 = 271,644.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,934.78/976,558.04 = 271,644.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,934.78x = 976,558.04 × 271,644.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,934.78x = 265,276,643,552.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,276,643,552.51/650,934.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407,531.83

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