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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331,708.02, 457,646.96 and 270,348.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331,708.02, 457,646.96 and 270,348.71 is: 372,991.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331,708.02 : 457,646.96 = 270,348.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331,708.02/457,646.96 = 270,348.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331,708.02x = 457,646.96 × 270,348.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331,708.02x = 123,724,262,138.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,724,262,138.35/331,708.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,991.47

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