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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290,015.60, 435,023.40 and 270,332.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290,015.60, 435,023.40 and 270,332.60 is: 405,498.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290,015.60 : 435,023.40 = 270,332.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290,015.60/435,023.40 = 270,332.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290,015.60x = 435,023.40 × 270,332.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290,015.60x = 117,601,006,782.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,601,006,782.84/290,015.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405,498.90

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