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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,535.40, 487,611.90 and 270,239.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,535.40, 487,611.90 and 270,239.40 is: 404,785.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,535.40 : 487,611.90 = 270,239.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,535.40/487,611.90 = 270,239.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,535.40x = 487,611.90 × 270,239.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,535.40x = 131,771,947,288.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,771,947,288.86/325,535.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404,785.31

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