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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351,272.80, 526,908.42 and 271,426.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351,272.80, 526,908.42 and 271,426.87 is: 407,139.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351,272.80 : 526,908.42 = 271,426.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351,272.80/526,908.42 = 271,426.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351,272.80x = 526,908.42 × 271,426.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351,272.80x = 143,017,103,217.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,017,103,217.25/351,272.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407,139.70

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