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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475,949.93, 656,769.06 and 271,960.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475,949.93, 656,769.06 and 271,960.34 is: 375,281.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475,949.93 : 656,769.06 = 271,960.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475,949.93/656,769.06 = 271,960.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475,949.93x = 656,769.06 × 271,960.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475,949.93x = 178,615,133,575.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,615,133,575.24/475,949.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,281.36

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