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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295,215.60, 442,823.40 and 270,721.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295,215.60, 442,823.40 and 270,721.20 is: 406,081.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295,215.60 : 442,823.40 = 270,721.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295,215.60/442,823.40 = 270,721.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295,215.60x = 442,823.40 × 270,721.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295,215.60x = 119,881,682,236.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,881,682,236.08/295,215.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406,081.80

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