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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350,114.80, 525,204.88 and 271,317.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350,114.80, 525,204.88 and 271,317.48 is: 407,001.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350,114.80 : 525,204.88 = 271,317.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350,114.80/525,204.88 = 271,317.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350,114.80x = 525,204.88 × 271,317.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350,114.80x = 142,497,264,525.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,497,264,525.30/350,114.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407,001.54

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