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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676,706.92, 1,014,981.35 and 271,882.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676,706.92, 1,014,981.35 and 271,882.73 is: 407,792.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676,706.92 : 1,014,981.35 = 271,882.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676,706.92/1,014,981.35 = 271,882.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676,706.92x = 1,014,981.35 × 271,882.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676,706.92x = 275,955,901,515.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,955,901,515.13/676,706.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407,792.35

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