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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355,278.68, 531,963.08 and 270,635.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355,278.68, 531,963.08 and 270,635.64 is: 405,226.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355,278.68 : 531,963.08 = 270,635.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355,278.68/531,963.08 = 270,635.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355,278.68x = 531,963.08 × 270,635.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355,278.68x = 143,968,166,279.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,968,166,279.02/355,278.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405,226.02

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