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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,341.80, 410,012.70 and 271,498.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,341.80, 410,012.70 and 271,498.60 is: 407,247.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,341.80 : 410,012.70 = 271,498.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,341.80/410,012.70 = 271,498.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,341.80x = 410,012.70 × 271,498.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,341.80x = 111,317,874,032.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,317,874,032.22/273,341.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407,247.90

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