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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,803.60, 406,927.80 and 271,803.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,803.60, 406,927.80 and 271,803.60 is: 406,927.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,803.60 : 406,927.80 = 271,803.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,803.60/406,927.80 = 271,803.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,803.60x = 406,927.80 × 271,803.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,803.60x = 110,604,440,980.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,604,440,980.08/271,803.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406,927.80

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