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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,988.19, 499,242.69 and 271,544.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,988.19, 499,242.69 and 271,544.94 is: 374,506.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,988.19 : 499,242.69 = 271,544.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,988.19/499,242.69 = 271,544.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,988.19x = 499,242.69 × 271,544.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,988.19x = 135,566,826,301.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,566,826,301.49/361,988.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374,506.21

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