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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356,683.38, 492,285.50 and 270,926.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356,683.38, 492,285.50 and 270,926.25 is: 373,925.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356,683.38 : 492,285.50 = 270,926.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356,683.38/492,285.50 = 270,926.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356,683.38x = 492,285.50 × 270,926.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356,683.38x = 133,373,063,089.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,373,063,089.74/356,683.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,925.65

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