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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414,011.36, 620,859.42 and 271,818.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414,011.36, 620,859.42 and 271,818.62 is: 407,624.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414,011.36 : 620,859.42 = 271,818.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414,011.36/620,859.42 = 271,818.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414,011.36x = 620,859.42 × 271,818.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414,011.36x = 168,761,150,758.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,761,150,758.40/414,011.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407,624.44

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