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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414,724.99, 572,413.83 and 271,401.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414,724.99, 572,413.83 and 271,401.99 is: 374,595.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414,724.99 : 572,413.83 = 271,401.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414,724.99/572,413.83 = 271,401.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414,724.99x = 572,413.83 × 271,401.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414,724.99x = 155,354,252,565.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,354,252,565.52/414,724.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374,595.83

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