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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475,829.08, 656,583.61 and 271,893.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475,829.08, 656,583.61 and 271,893.22 is: 375,178.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475,829.08 : 656,583.61 = 271,893.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475,829.08/656,583.61 = 271,893.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475,829.08x = 656,583.61 × 271,893.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475,829.08x = 178,520,631,922.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,520,631,922.12/475,829.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,178.06

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