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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411,605.94, 617,408.91 and 271,331.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411,605.94, 617,408.91 and 271,331.76 is: 406,997.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411,605.94 : 617,408.91 = 271,331.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411,605.94/617,408.91 = 271,331.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411,605.94x = 617,408.91 × 271,331.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411,605.94x = 167,522,646,189.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,522,646,189.98/411,605.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406,997.64

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