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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,999.70, 407,999.55 and 266,470.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,999.70, 407,999.55 and 266,470.10 is: 399,705.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,999.70 : 407,999.55 = 266,470.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,999.70/407,999.55 = 266,470.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,999.70x = 407,999.55 × 266,470.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,999.70x = 108,719,680,888.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,719,680,888.46/271,999.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399,705.15

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