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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486,654.24, 671,569.20 and 271,788

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486,654.24, 671,569.20 and 271,788 is: 375,059.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486,654.24 : 671,569.20 = 271,788 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486,654.24/671,569.20 = 271,788/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486,654.24x = 671,569.20 × 271,788
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486,654.24x = 182,524,449,729.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,524,449,729.60/486,654.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,059.82

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