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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379,755.14, 523,883.66 and 270,883.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379,755.14, 523,883.66 and 270,883.53 is: 373,691.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379,755.14 : 523,883.66 = 270,883.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379,755.14/523,883.66 = 270,883.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379,755.14x = 523,883.66 × 270,883.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379,755.14x = 141,911,453,775.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,911,453,775.70/379,755.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,691.99

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