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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,984.80, 427,477.20 and 271,862.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,984.80, 427,477.20 and 271,862.80 is: 407,794.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,984.80 : 427,477.20 = 271,862.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,984.80/427,477.20 = 271,862.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,984.80x = 427,477.20 × 271,862.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,984.80x = 116,215,148,528.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,215,148,528.16/284,984.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407,794.20

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