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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676,498.62, 1,014,795.27 and 271,690.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676,498.62, 1,014,795.27 and 271,690.86 is: 407,555.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676,498.62 : 1,014,795.27 = 271,690.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676,498.62/1,014,795.27 = 271,690.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676,498.62x = 1,014,795.27 × 271,690.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676,498.62x = 275,710,599,630.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,710,599,630.23/676,498.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407,555.30

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