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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475,588.76, 656,317.83 and 271,666.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475,588.76, 656,317.83 and 271,666.59 is: 374,902.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475,588.76 : 656,317.83 = 271,666.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475,588.76/656,317.83 = 271,666.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475,588.76x = 656,317.83 × 271,666.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475,588.76x = 178,299,626,832.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,299,626,832.30/475,588.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374,902.95

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