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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475,354.04, 656,006.67 and 271,438.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475,354.04, 656,006.67 and 271,438.16 is: 374,594.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475,354.04 : 656,006.67 = 271,438.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475,354.04/656,006.67 = 271,438.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475,354.04x = 656,006.67 × 271,438.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475,354.04x = 178,065,240,172.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,065,240,172.49/475,354.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374,594.99

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