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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439,847.92, 658,276.44 and 271,474.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439,847.92, 658,276.44 and 271,474.72 is: 406,289.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439,847.92 : 658,276.44 = 271,474.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439,847.92/658,276.44 = 271,474.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439,847.92x = 658,276.44 × 271,474.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439,847.92x = 178,705,412,231.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,705,412,231.60/439,847.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406,289.09

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