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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349,961.04, 525,209.40 and 270,879.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349,961.04, 525,209.40 and 270,879.12 is: 406,526.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349,961.04 : 525,209.40 = 270,879.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349,961.04/525,209.40 = 270,879.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349,961.04x = 525,209.40 × 270,879.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349,961.04x = 142,268,260,087.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,268,260,087.73/349,961.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406,526.00

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