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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,949.76, 436,609.44 and 271,479.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,949.76, 436,609.44 and 271,479.60 is: 373,972.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,949.76 : 436,609.44 = 271,479.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,949.76/436,609.44 = 271,479.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,949.76x = 436,609.44 × 271,479.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,949.76x = 118,530,556,127.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,530,556,127.42/316,949.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,972.70

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