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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497,766.08, 686,931.36 and 271,424

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497,766.08, 686,931.36 and 271,424 is: 374,572.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497,766.08 : 686,931.36 = 271,424 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497,766.08/686,931.36 = 271,424/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497,766.08x = 686,931.36 × 271,424
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497,766.08x = 186,449,657,456.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,449,657,456.64/497,766.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374,572.85

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