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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,062.87, 609,301.80 and 271,218.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,062.87, 609,301.80 and 271,218.84 is: 406,966.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,062.87 : 609,301.80 = 271,218.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,062.87/609,301.80 = 271,218.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,062.87x = 609,301.80 × 271,218.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,062.87x = 165,254,127,405.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,254,127,405.91/406,062.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406,966.85

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