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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351,338.50, 527,006.76 and 271,492.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351,338.50, 527,006.76 and 271,492.66 is: 407,238.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351,338.50 : 527,006.76 = 271,492.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351,338.50/527,006.76 = 271,492.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351,338.50x = 527,006.76 × 271,492.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351,338.50x = 143,078,467,110.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,078,467,110.38/351,338.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407,238.22

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