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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475,949.88, 656,804.70 and 271,998.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475,949.88, 656,804.70 and 271,998.46 is: 375,354.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475,949.88 : 656,804.70 = 271,998.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475,949.88/656,804.70 = 271,998.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475,949.88x = 656,804.70 × 271,998.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475,949.88x = 178,649,866,920.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,649,866,920.76/475,949.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,354.37

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