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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,853.60, 407,002.80 and 271,853.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,853.60, 407,002.80 and 271,853.60 is: 407,002.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,853.60 : 407,002.80 = 271,853.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,853.60/407,002.80 = 271,853.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,853.60x = 407,002.80 × 271,853.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,853.60x = 110,645,176,390.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,645,176,390.08/271,853.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407,002.80

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