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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475,365.33, 656,022.15 and 271,449.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475,365.33, 656,022.15 and 271,449.45 is: 374,610.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475,365.33 : 656,022.15 = 271,449.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475,365.33/656,022.15 = 271,449.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475,365.33x = 656,022.15 × 271,449.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475,365.33x = 178,076,851,805.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,076,851,805.32/475,365.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374,610.52

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