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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350,519.43, 525,279.11 and 270,253.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350,519.43, 525,279.11 and 270,253.83 is: 404,995.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350,519.43 : 525,279.11 = 270,253.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350,519.43/525,279.11 = 270,253.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350,519.43x = 525,279.11 × 270,253.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350,519.43x = 141,958,689,945.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,958,689,945.22/350,519.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404,995.21

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