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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475,827.08, 656,580.85 and 271,891.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475,827.08, 656,580.85 and 271,891.22 is: 375,175.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475,827.08 : 656,580.85 = 271,891.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475,827.08/656,580.85 = 271,891.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475,827.08x = 656,580.85 × 271,891.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475,827.08x = 178,518,564,372.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,518,564,372.51/475,827.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,175.30

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