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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,331.40, 406,997.10 and 200,472.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,331.40, 406,997.10 and 200,472.60 is: 300,708.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,331.40 : 406,997.10 = 200,472.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,331.40/406,997.10 = 200,472.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,331.40x = 406,997.10 × 200,472.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,331.40x = 81,591,766,829.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,591,766,829.46/271,331.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300,708.90

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