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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,834.49, 469,251.63 and 270,588.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,834.49, 469,251.63 and 270,588.94 is: 405,883.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,834.49 : 469,251.63 = 270,588.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,834.49/469,251.63 = 270,588.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,834.49x = 469,251.63 × 270,588.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,834.49x = 126,974,299,981.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,974,299,981.84/312,834.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405,883.32

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