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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,006.73, 404,576.71 and 252,996.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,006.73, 404,576.71 and 252,996.74 is: 377,690.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,006.73 : 404,576.71 = 252,996.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,006.73/404,576.71 = 252,996.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,006.73x = 404,576.71 × 252,996.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,006.73x = 102,356,587,444.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,356,587,444.94/271,006.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,690.21

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