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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414,688.08, 571,746.42 and 271,220.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414,688.08, 571,746.42 and 271,220.88 is: 373,942.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414,688.08 : 571,746.42 = 271,220.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414,688.08/571,746.42 = 271,220.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414,688.08x = 571,746.42 × 271,220.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414,688.08x = 155,069,567,169.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,069,567,169.25/414,688.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,942.67

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