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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475,828.58, 656,582.91 and 271,892.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475,828.58, 656,582.91 and 271,892.72 is: 375,177.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475,828.58 : 656,582.91 = 271,892.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475,828.58/656,582.91 = 271,892.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475,828.58x = 656,582.91 × 271,892.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475,828.58x = 178,520,110,022.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,520,110,022.50/475,828.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,177.36

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