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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,828.60, 573,601.38 and 270,322.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,828.60, 573,601.38 and 270,322.03 is: 405,030.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,828.60 : 573,601.38 = 270,322.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,828.60/573,601.38 = 270,322.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,828.60x = 573,601.38 × 270,322.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,828.60x = 155,057,089,452.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,057,089,452.40/382,828.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405,030.06

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