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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390,503.68, 585,149.65 and 270,794.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390,503.68, 585,149.65 and 270,794.14 is: 405,771.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390,503.68 : 585,149.65 = 270,794.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390,503.68/585,149.65 = 270,794.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390,503.68x = 585,149.65 × 270,794.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390,503.68x = 158,455,094,103.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,455,094,103.19/390,503.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405,771.07

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