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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290,572.32, 400,827.90 and 270,022.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290,572.32, 400,827.90 and 270,022.35 is: 372,480.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290,572.32 : 400,827.90 = 270,022.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290,572.32/400,827.90 = 270,022.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290,572.32x = 400,827.90 × 270,022.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290,572.32x = 108,232,489,499.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,232,489,499.43/290,572.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,480.39

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