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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475,783.14, 656,520.19 and 271,847.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475,783.14, 656,520.19 and 271,847.26 is: 375,114.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475,783.14 : 656,520.19 = 271,847.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475,783.14/656,520.19 = 271,847.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475,783.14x = 656,520.19 × 271,847.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475,783.14x = 178,473,214,786.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,473,214,786.18/475,783.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,114.63

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