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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,820.60, 488,730.90 and 270,708.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,820.60, 488,730.90 and 270,708.20 is: 406,062.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,820.60 : 488,730.90 = 270,708.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,820.60/488,730.90 = 270,708.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,820.60x = 488,730.90 × 270,708.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,820.60x = 132,303,462,223.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,303,462,223.38/325,820.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406,062.30

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