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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475,626.15, 656,369.46 and 271,704.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475,626.15, 656,369.46 and 271,704.06 is: 374,954.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475,626.15 : 656,369.46 = 271,704.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475,626.15/656,369.46 = 271,704.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475,626.15x = 656,369.46 × 271,704.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475,626.15x = 178,338,247,142.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,338,247,142.01/475,626.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374,954.67

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