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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,818.60, 488,727.90 and 270,706.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,818.60, 488,727.90 and 270,706.20 is: 406,059.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,818.60 : 488,727.90 = 270,706.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,818.60/488,727.90 = 270,706.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,818.60x = 488,727.90 × 270,706.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,818.60x = 132,301,672,642.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,301,672,642.98/325,818.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406,059.30

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