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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475,799.30, 656,637.78 and 271,845.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475,799.30, 656,637.78 and 271,845.85 is: 375,167.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475,799.30 : 656,637.78 = 271,845.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475,799.30/656,637.78 = 271,845.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475,799.30x = 656,637.78 × 271,845.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475,799.30x = 178,504,256,273.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,504,256,273.62/475,799.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,167.13

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