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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411,606.44, 617,409.66 and 271,332.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411,606.44, 617,409.66 and 271,332.26 is: 406,998.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411,606.44 : 617,409.66 = 271,332.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411,606.44/617,409.66 = 271,332.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411,606.44x = 617,409.66 × 271,332.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411,606.44x = 167,523,158,393.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,523,158,393.63/411,606.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406,998.39

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