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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475,222.16, 655,824.66 and 271,306.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475,222.16, 655,824.66 and 271,306.28 is: 374,412.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475,222.16 : 655,824.66 = 271,306.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475,222.16/655,824.66 = 271,306.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475,222.16x = 655,824.66 × 271,306.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475,222.16x = 177,929,348,836.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,929,348,836.87/475,222.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374,412.99

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