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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355,270.71, 531,951.14 and 270,627.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355,270.71, 531,951.14 and 270,627.66 is: 405,214.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355,270.71 : 531,951.14 = 270,627.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355,270.71/531,951.14 = 270,627.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355,270.71x = 531,951.14 × 270,627.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355,270.71x = 143,960,690,899.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,960,690,899.39/355,270.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405,214.07

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