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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475,950.88, 656,806.08 and 271,999.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475,950.88, 656,806.08 and 271,999.46 is: 375,355.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475,950.88 : 656,806.08 = 271,999.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475,950.88/656,806.08 = 271,999.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475,950.88x = 656,806.08 × 271,999.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475,950.88x = 178,650,899,084.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,650,899,084.72/475,950.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,355.75

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