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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676,514.44, 1,014,818.94 and 271,706.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676,514.44, 1,014,818.94 and 271,706.68 is: 407,579.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676,514.44 : 1,014,818.94 = 271,706.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676,514.44/1,014,818.94 = 271,706.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676,514.44x = 1,014,818.94 × 271,706.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676,514.44x = 275,733,084,988.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,733,084,988.52/676,514.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407,579.01

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