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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,492.60, 406,979.70 and 211,487.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,492.60, 406,979.70 and 211,487.80 is: 317,029.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,492.60 : 406,979.70 = 211,487.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,492.60/406,979.70 = 211,487.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,492.60x = 406,979.70 × 211,487.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,492.60x = 86,071,241,397.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,071,241,397.66/271,492.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317,029.79

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