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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,930.80, 427,396.20 and 271,808.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,930.80, 427,396.20 and 271,808.80 is: 407,713.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,930.80 : 427,396.20 = 271,808.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,930.80/427,396.20 = 271,808.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,930.80x = 427,396.20 × 271,808.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,930.80x = 116,170,048,246.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,170,048,246.56/284,930.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407,713.20

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