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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349,961.54, 525,210.15 and 270,879.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349,961.54, 525,210.15 and 270,879.62 is: 406,526.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349,961.54 : 525,210.15 = 270,879.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349,961.54/525,210.15 = 270,879.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349,961.54x = 525,210.15 × 270,879.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349,961.54x = 142,268,725,852.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,268,725,852.14/349,961.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406,526.75

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