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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524,008.35, 785,451.83 and 271,034.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524,008.35, 785,451.83 and 271,034.10 is: 406,261.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524,008.35 : 785,451.83 = 271,034.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524,008.35/785,451.83 = 271,034.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524,008.35x = 785,451.83 × 271,034.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524,008.35x = 212,884,229,837.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,884,229,837.40/524,008.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406,261.14

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