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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,327.40, 406,991.10 and 200,468.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,327.40, 406,991.10 and 200,468.60 is: 300,702.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,327.40 : 406,991.10 = 200,468.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,327.40/406,991.10 = 200,468.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,327.40x = 406,991.10 × 200,468.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,327.40x = 81,588,936,029.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,588,936,029.46/271,327.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300,702.90

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