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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,399.32, 651,969.90 and 271,191

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,399.32, 651,969.90 and 271,191 is: 374,277.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,399.32 : 651,969.90 = 271,191 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,399.32/651,969.90 = 271,191/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,399.32x = 651,969.90 × 271,191
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,399.32x = 176,808,369,150.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,808,369,150.90/472,399.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374,277.36

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