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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351,716.20, 485,588.46 and 270,990.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351,716.20, 485,588.46 and 270,990.52 is: 374,136.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351,716.20 : 485,588.46 = 270,990.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351,716.20/485,588.46 = 270,990.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351,716.20x = 485,588.46 × 270,990.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351,716.20x = 131,589,869,281.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,589,869,281.40/351,716.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374,136.50

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