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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507,551.04, 761,671.08 and 271,063.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507,551.04, 761,671.08 and 271,063.44 is: 406,779.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507,551.04 : 761,671.08 = 271,063.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507,551.04/761,671.08 = 271,063.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507,551.04x = 761,671.08 × 271,063.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507,551.04x = 206,461,183,093.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,461,183,093.32/507,551.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406,779.15

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