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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463,234.33, 694,971.30 and 271,270.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463,234.33, 694,971.30 and 271,270.88 is: 406,976.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463,234.33 : 694,971.30 = 271,270.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463,234.33/694,971.30 = 271,270.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463,234.33x = 694,971.30 × 271,270.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463,234.33x = 188,525,472,793.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,525,472,793.79/463,234.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406,976.47

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