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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,818.35, 488,727.53 and 270,705.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,818.35, 488,727.53 and 270,705.95 is: 406,058.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,818.35 : 488,727.53 = 270,705.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,818.35/488,727.53 = 270,705.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,818.35x = 488,727.53 × 270,705.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,818.35x = 132,301,448,946.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,301,448,946.27/325,818.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406,058.93

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