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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501,198.55, 691,651 and 271,753.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501,198.55, 691,651 and 271,753.49 is: 375,018.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501,198.55 : 691,651 = 271,753.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501,198.55/691,651 = 271,753.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501,198.55x = 691,651 × 271,753.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501,198.55x = 187,958,573,111.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,958,573,111.99/501,198.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,018.19

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