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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381,847.40, 572,252.70 and 270,909.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381,847.40, 572,252.70 and 270,909.80 is: 405,996.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381,847.40 : 572,252.70 = 270,909.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381,847.40/572,252.70 = 270,909.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381,847.40x = 572,252.70 × 270,909.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381,847.40x = 155,028,864,506.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,028,864,506.46/381,847.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405,996.91

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