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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,010.40, 408,015.60 and 270,455.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,010.40, 408,015.60 and 270,455.20 is: 405,682.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,010.40 : 408,015.60 = 270,455.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,010.40/408,015.60 = 270,455.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,010.40x = 408,015.60 × 270,455.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,010.40x = 110,349,940,701.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,349,940,701.12/272,010.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405,682.80

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