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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409,272.56, 565,030.24 and 271,638.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409,272.56, 565,030.24 and 271,638.14 is: 375,016.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409,272.56 : 565,030.24 = 271,638.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409,272.56/565,030.24 = 271,638.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409,272.56x = 565,030.24 × 271,638.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409,272.56x = 153,483,763,437.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,483,763,437.35/409,272.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,016.01

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