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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475,825.92, 656,579.04 and 271,890.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475,825.92, 656,579.04 and 271,890.06 is: 375,173.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475,825.92 : 656,579.04 = 271,890.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475,825.92/656,579.04 = 271,890.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475,825.92x = 656,579.04 × 271,890.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475,825.92x = 178,517,314,580.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,517,314,580.34/475,825.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,173.58

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