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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,855.90, 452,783.85 and 270,363.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,855.90, 452,783.85 and 270,363.10 is: 405,544.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,855.90 : 452,783.85 = 270,363.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,855.90/452,783.85 = 270,363.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,855.90x = 452,783.85 × 270,363.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,855.90x = 122,416,045,315.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,416,045,315.94/301,855.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405,544.65

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