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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432,997.83, 597,149.82 and 271,867.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432,997.83, 597,149.82 and 271,867.77 is: 374,934.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432,997.83 : 597,149.82 = 271,867.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432,997.83/597,149.82 = 271,867.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432,997.83x = 597,149.82 × 271,867.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432,997.83x = 162,345,789,919.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,345,789,919.30/432,997.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374,934.42

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