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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475,682.52, 656,461.98 and 271,767

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475,682.52, 656,461.98 and 271,767 is: 375,049.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475,682.52 : 656,461.98 = 271,767 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475,682.52/656,461.98 = 271,767/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475,682.52x = 656,461.98 × 271,767
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475,682.52x = 178,404,702,918.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,404,702,918.66/475,682.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,049.94

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