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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,324.70, 406,209.45 and 263,548.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,324.70, 406,209.45 and 263,548.70 is: 394,567.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,324.70 : 406,209.45 = 263,548.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,324.70/406,209.45 = 263,548.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,324.70x = 406,209.45 × 263,548.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,324.70x = 107,055,972,475.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,055,972,475.22/271,324.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394,567.74

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