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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,909, 667,794.42 and 271,941

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,909, 667,794.42 and 271,941 is: 375,278.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,909 : 667,794.42 = 271,941 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,909/667,794.42 = 271,941/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,909x = 667,794.42 × 271,941
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,909x = 181,600,682,369.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,600,682,369.22/483,909
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,278.58

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