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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486,259.76, 671,072.28 and 271,441.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486,259.76, 671,072.28 and 271,441.76 is: 374,608.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486,259.76 : 671,072.28 = 271,441.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486,259.76/671,072.28 = 271,441.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486,259.76x = 671,072.28 × 271,441.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486,259.76x = 182,157,040,770.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,157,040,770.41/486,259.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374,608.50

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