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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486,281.48, 671,069.21 and 271,421.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486,281.48, 671,069.21 and 271,421.48 is: 374,562.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486,281.48 : 671,069.21 = 271,421.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486,281.48/671,069.21 = 271,421.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486,281.48x = 671,069.21 × 271,421.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486,281.48x = 182,142,598,481.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,142,598,481.20/486,281.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374,562.08

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