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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,845.60, 407,768.40 and 271,845.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,845.60, 407,768.40 and 271,845.60 is: 407,768.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,845.60 : 407,768.40 = 271,845.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,845.60/407,768.40 = 271,845.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,845.60x = 407,768.40 × 271,845.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,845.60x = 110,850,045,359.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,850,045,359.04/271,845.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407,768.40

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