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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383,644.08, 529,236.18 and 270,532.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383,644.08, 529,236.18 and 270,532.44 is: 373,198.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383,644.08 : 529,236.18 = 270,532.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383,644.08/529,236.18 = 270,532.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383,644.08x = 529,236.18 × 270,532.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383,644.08x = 143,175,555,111.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,175,555,111.68/383,644.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,198.92

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