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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,858.40, 452,787.60 and 270,365.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,858.40, 452,787.60 and 270,365.60 is: 405,548.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,858.40 : 452,787.60 = 270,365.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,858.40/452,787.60 = 270,365.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,858.40x = 452,787.60 × 270,365.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,858.40x = 122,418,191,146.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,418,191,146.56/301,858.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405,548.40

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