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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475,946.38, 656,799.87 and 271,994.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475,946.38, 656,799.87 and 271,994.96 is: 375,349.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475,946.38 : 656,799.87 = 271,994.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475,946.38/656,799.87 = 271,994.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475,946.38x = 656,799.87 × 271,994.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475,946.38x = 178,646,254,368.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,646,254,368.66/475,946.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,349.54

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