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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463,069.11, 638,832.51 and 271,996.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463,069.11, 638,832.51 and 271,996.32 is: 375,235.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463,069.11 : 638,832.51 = 271,996.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463,069.11/638,832.51 = 271,996.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463,069.11x = 638,832.51 × 271,996.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463,069.11x = 173,760,091,816.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,760,091,816.36/463,069.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,235.77

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