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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,907.80, 407,861.70 and 271,907.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,907.80, 407,861.70 and 271,907.80 is: 407,861.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,907.80 : 407,861.70 = 271,907.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,907.80/407,861.70 = 271,907.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,907.80x = 407,861.70 × 271,907.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,907.80x = 110,900,777,551.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,900,777,551.26/271,907.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407,861.70

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