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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676,710.13, 1,014,986.18 and 271,886.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676,710.13, 1,014,986.18 and 271,886.02 is: 407,797.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676,710.13 : 1,014,986.18 = 271,886.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676,710.13/1,014,986.18 = 271,886.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676,710.13x = 1,014,986.18 × 271,886.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676,710.13x = 275,960,552,835.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,960,552,835.20/676,710.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407,797.28

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