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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351,143.14, 525,328.92 and 270,570.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351,143.14, 525,328.92 and 270,570.70 is: 404,788.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351,143.14 : 525,328.92 = 270,570.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351,143.14/525,328.92 = 270,570.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351,143.14x = 525,328.92 × 270,570.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351,143.14x = 142,138,613,614.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,138,613,614.64/351,143.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404,788.24

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