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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475,044.28, 655,571.71 and 271,091.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475,044.28, 655,571.71 and 271,091.14 is: 374,111.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475,044.28 : 655,571.71 = 271,091.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475,044.28/655,571.71 = 271,091.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475,044.28x = 655,571.71 × 271,091.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475,044.28x = 177,719,682,215.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,719,682,215.65/475,044.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374,111.82

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