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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386,210.92, 532,412.76 and 271,139.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386,210.92, 532,412.76 and 271,139.28 is: 373,780.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386,210.92 : 532,412.76 = 271,139.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386,210.92/532,412.76 = 271,139.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386,210.92x = 532,412.76 × 271,139.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386,210.92x = 144,358,012,409.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,358,012,409.21/386,210.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,780.25

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