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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415,050.48, 572,853.06 and 271,758.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415,050.48, 572,853.06 and 271,758.24 is: 375,080.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415,050.48 : 572,853.06 = 271,758.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415,050.48/572,853.06 = 271,758.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415,050.48x = 572,853.06 × 271,758.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415,050.48x = 155,677,539,364.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,677,539,364.21/415,050.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,080.98

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