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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415,179.18, 573,040.53 and 271,855.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415,179.18, 573,040.53 and 271,855.98 is: 375,222.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415,179.18 : 573,040.53 = 271,855.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415,179.18/573,040.53 = 271,855.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415,179.18x = 573,040.53 × 271,855.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415,179.18x = 155,784,494,862.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,784,494,862.87/415,179.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,222.32

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