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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524,135.81, 785,642.90 and 271,161.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524,135.81, 785,642.90 and 271,161.47 is: 406,452.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524,135.81 : 785,642.90 = 271,161.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524,135.81/785,642.90 = 271,161.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524,135.81x = 785,642.90 × 271,161.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524,135.81x = 213,036,084,267.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,036,084,267.36/524,135.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406,452.07

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