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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,007.23, 404,577.45 and 252,997.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,007.23, 404,577.45 and 252,997.24 is: 377,690.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,007.23 : 404,577.45 = 252,997.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,007.23/404,577.45 = 252,997.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,007.23x = 404,577.45 × 252,997.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,007.23x = 102,356,978,216.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,356,978,216.24/271,007.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,690.95

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