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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,287.60, 573,546.60 and 271,695.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,287.60, 573,546.60 and 271,695.60 is: 407,625.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,287.60 : 573,546.60 = 271,695.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,287.60/573,546.60 = 271,695.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,287.60x = 573,546.60 × 271,695.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,287.60x = 155,830,087,614.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,830,087,614.96/382,287.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407,625.27

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