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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,805.60, 406,930.80 and 271,805.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,805.60, 406,930.80 and 271,805.60 is: 406,930.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,805.60 : 406,930.80 = 271,805.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,805.60/406,930.80 = 271,805.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,805.60x = 406,930.80 × 271,805.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,805.60x = 110,606,070,252.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,606,070,252.48/271,805.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406,930.80

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