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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,877.50, 667,750.95 and 271,909.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,877.50, 667,750.95 and 271,909.50 is: 375,235.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,877.50 : 667,750.95 = 271,909.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,877.50/667,750.95 = 271,909.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,877.50x = 667,750.95 × 271,909.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,877.50x = 181,567,826,939.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,567,826,939.03/483,877.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,235.11

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