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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,983.19, 408,038.61 and 267,464.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,983.19, 408,038.61 and 267,464.57 is: 401,259.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,983.19 : 408,038.61 = 267,464.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,983.19/408,038.61 = 267,464.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,983.19x = 408,038.61 × 267,464.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,983.19x = 109,135,871,367.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,135,871,367.05/271,983.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401,259.63

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