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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412,359.22, 617,488.80 and 271,691.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412,359.22, 617,488.80 and 271,691.38 is: 406,845.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412,359.22 : 617,488.80 = 271,691.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412,359.22/617,488.80 = 271,691.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412,359.22x = 617,488.80 × 271,691.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412,359.22x = 167,766,384,206.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,766,384,206.54/412,359.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406,845.24

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