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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676,513.44, 1,014,817.44 and 271,705.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676,513.44, 1,014,817.44 and 271,705.68 is: 407,577.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676,513.44 : 1,014,817.44 = 271,705.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676,513.44/1,014,817.44 = 271,705.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676,513.44x = 1,014,817.44 × 271,705.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676,513.44x = 275,731,662,611.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,731,662,611.06/676,513.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407,577.51

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