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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405,126.66, 606,596.49 and 271,719.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405,126.66, 606,596.49 and 271,719.66 is: 406,846.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405,126.66 : 606,596.49 = 271,719.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405,126.66/606,596.49 = 271,719.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405,126.66x = 606,596.49 × 271,719.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405,126.66x = 164,824,192,019.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,824,192,019.99/405,126.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406,846.08

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