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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475,932.51, 656,774.53 and 271,970.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475,932.51, 656,774.53 and 271,970.46 is: 375,312.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475,932.51 : 656,774.53 = 271,970.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475,932.51/656,774.53 = 271,970.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475,932.51x = 656,774.53 × 271,970.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475,932.51x = 178,623,270,360.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,623,270,360.46/475,932.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,312.19

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