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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463,234.59, 694,971.67 and 271,271.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463,234.59, 694,971.67 and 271,271.13 is: 406,976.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463,234.59 : 694,971.67 = 271,271.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463,234.59/694,971.67 = 271,271.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463,234.59x = 694,971.67 × 271,271.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463,234.59x = 188,525,747,442.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,525,747,442.21/463,234.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406,976.84

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