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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,529.40, 487,602.90 and 270,233.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,529.40, 487,602.90 and 270,233.40 is: 404,776.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,529.40 : 487,602.90 = 270,233.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,529.40/487,602.90 = 270,233.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,529.40x = 487,602.90 × 270,233.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,529.40x = 131,766,589,516.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,766,589,516.86/325,529.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404,776.31

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