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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326,014.80, 489,022.20 and 270,027.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326,014.80, 489,022.20 and 270,027.60 is: 405,041.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326,014.80 : 489,022.20 = 270,027.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326,014.80/489,022.20 = 270,027.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326,014.80x = 489,022.20 × 270,027.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326,014.80x = 132,049,491,012.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,049,491,012.72/326,014.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405,041.40

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