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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,197.08, 498,787.02 and 270,395.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,197.08, 498,787.02 and 270,395.40 is: 373,396.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,197.08 : 498,787.02 = 270,395.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,197.08/498,787.02 = 270,395.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,197.08x = 498,787.02 × 270,395.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,197.08x = 134,869,715,787.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,869,715,787.71/361,197.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,396.48

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