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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356,404.94, 533,129.97 and 271,522.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356,404.94, 533,129.97 and 271,522.88 is: 406,158.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356,404.94 : 533,129.97 = 271,522.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356,404.94/533,129.97 = 271,522.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356,404.94x = 533,129.97 × 271,522.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356,404.94x = 144,756,984,868.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,756,984,868.71/356,404.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406,158.75

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