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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,868.40, 452,802.60 and 270,375.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,868.40, 452,802.60 and 270,375.60 is: 405,563.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,868.40 : 452,802.60 = 270,375.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,868.40/452,802.60 = 270,375.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,868.40x = 452,802.60 × 270,375.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,868.40x = 122,426,774,656.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,426,774,656.56/301,868.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405,563.40

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