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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309,964.86, 426,663.39 and 271,634.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309,964.86, 426,663.39 and 271,634.10 is: 373,901.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309,964.86 : 426,663.39 = 271,634.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309,964.86/426,663.39 = 271,634.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309,964.86x = 426,663.39 × 271,634.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309,964.86x = 115,896,325,945.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,896,325,945.60/309,964.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,901.50

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