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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414,723.99, 572,412.45 and 271,400.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414,723.99, 572,412.45 and 271,400.99 is: 374,594.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414,723.99 : 572,412.45 = 271,400.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414,723.99/572,412.45 = 271,400.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414,723.99x = 572,412.45 × 271,400.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414,723.99x = 155,353,308,719.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,353,308,719.98/414,723.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374,594.46

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