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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355,265.97, 531,944.01 and 270,622.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355,265.97, 531,944.01 and 270,622.92 is: 405,206.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355,265.97 : 531,944.01 = 270,622.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355,265.97/531,944.01 = 270,622.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355,265.97x = 531,944.01 × 270,622.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355,265.97x = 143,956,238,602.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,956,238,602.99/355,265.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405,206.95

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