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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,904, 667,787.52 and 271,936

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,904, 667,787.52 and 271,936 is: 375,271.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,904 : 667,787.52 = 271,936 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,904/667,787.52 = 271,936/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,904x = 667,787.52 × 271,936
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,904x = 181,595,467,038.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,595,467,038.72/483,904
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,271.68

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