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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414,852.48, 572,589.54 and 271,529.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414,852.48, 572,589.54 and 271,529.06 is: 374,771.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414,852.48 : 572,589.54 = 271,529.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414,852.48/572,589.54 = 271,529.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414,852.48x = 572,589.54 × 271,529.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414,852.48x = 155,474,696,699.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,474,696,699.09/414,852.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374,771.04

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