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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676,708.42, 1,014,983.59 and 271,884.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676,708.42, 1,014,983.59 and 271,884.24 is: 407,794.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676,708.42 : 1,014,983.59 = 271,884.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676,708.42/1,014,983.59 = 271,884.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676,708.42x = 1,014,983.59 × 271,884.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676,708.42x = 275,958,041,979.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,958,041,979.62/676,708.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407,794.60

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