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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,955.76, 436,617.72 and 271,485.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,955.76, 436,617.72 and 271,485.60 is: 373,980.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,955.76 : 436,617.72 = 271,485.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,955.76/436,617.72 = 271,485.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,955.76x = 436,617.72 × 271,485.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,955.76x = 118,535,423,684.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,535,423,684.83/316,955.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,980.97

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