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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489,724.61, 675,786.99 and 271,922.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489,724.61, 675,786.99 and 271,922.09 is: 375,234.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489,724.61 : 675,786.99 = 271,922.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489,724.61/675,786.99 = 271,922.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489,724.61x = 675,786.99 × 271,922.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489,724.61x = 183,761,410,715.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,761,410,715.61/489,724.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,234.18

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