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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306,019.60, 459,029.40 and 271,027.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306,019.60, 459,029.40 and 271,027.60 is: 406,541.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306,019.60 : 459,029.40 = 271,027.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306,019.60/459,029.40 = 271,027.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306,019.60x = 459,029.40 × 271,027.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306,019.60x = 124,409,636,611.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,409,636,611.44/306,019.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406,541.40

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