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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431,059.70, 646,501.23 and 271,062.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431,059.70, 646,501.23 and 271,062.26 is: 406,537.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,059.70 : 646,501.23 = 271,062.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,059.70/646,501.23 = 271,062.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,059.70x = 646,501.23 × 271,062.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,059.70x = 175,242,084,496.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,242,084,496.58/431,059.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406,537.85

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