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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411,601.93, 617,402.90 and 271,327.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411,601.93, 617,402.90 and 271,327.75 is: 406,991.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411,601.93 : 617,402.90 = 271,327.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411,601.93/617,402.90 = 271,327.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411,601.93x = 617,402.90 × 271,327.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411,601.93x = 167,518,539,700.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,518,539,700.48/411,601.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406,991.63

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