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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311,251.07, 428,621.97 and 270,396.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311,251.07, 428,621.97 and 270,396.54 is: 372,361.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,251.07 : 428,621.97 = 270,396.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,251.07/428,621.97 = 270,396.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,251.07x = 428,621.97 × 270,396.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,251.07x = 115,897,900,277.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,897,900,277.30/311,251.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,361.46

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