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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352,235.52, 486,273.60 and 271,486.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352,235.52, 486,273.60 and 271,486.08 is: 374,796.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352,235.52 : 486,273.60 = 271,486.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352,235.52/486,273.60 = 271,486.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352,235.52x = 486,273.60 × 271,486.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352,235.52x = 132,016,513,471.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,016,513,471.49/352,235.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374,796.14

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