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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486,767.59, 671,739.23 and 271,907.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486,767.59, 671,739.23 and 271,907.65 is: 375,232.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486,767.59 : 671,739.23 = 271,907.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486,767.59/671,739.23 = 271,907.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486,767.59x = 671,739.23 × 271,907.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486,767.59x = 182,651,033,082.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,651,033,082.99/486,767.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,232.53

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