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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500,859.14, 691,183.98 and 271,417.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500,859.14, 691,183.98 and 271,417.32 is: 374,555.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500,859.14 : 691,183.98 = 271,417.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500,859.14/691,183.98 = 271,417.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500,859.14x = 691,183.98 × 271,417.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500,859.14x = 187,599,303,478.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,599,303,478.53/500,859.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374,555.02

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