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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,989.30, 549,965.55 and 271,474.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,989.30, 549,965.55 and 271,474.10 is: 406,827.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,989.30 : 549,965.55 = 271,474.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,989.30/549,965.55 = 271,474.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,989.30x = 549,965.55 × 271,474.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,989.30x = 149,301,402,717.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,301,402,717.26/366,989.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406,827.67

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