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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486,663.22, 671,497.71 and 271,770.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486,663.22, 671,497.71 and 271,770.22 is: 374,988.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486,663.22 : 671,497.71 = 271,770.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486,663.22/671,497.71 = 271,770.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486,663.22x = 671,497.71 × 271,770.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486,663.22x = 182,493,080,376.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,493,080,376.20/486,663.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374,988.44

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