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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328,511.70, 492,767.55 and 270,191.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328,511.70, 492,767.55 and 270,191.70 is: 405,287.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328,511.70 : 492,767.55 = 270,191.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328,511.70/492,767.55 = 270,191.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328,511.70x = 492,767.55 × 270,191.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328,511.70x = 133,141,702,039.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,141,702,039.34/328,511.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405,287.55

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