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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403,337.10, 605,005.65 and 270,626.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403,337.10, 605,005.65 and 270,626.70 is: 405,940.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403,337.10 : 605,005.65 = 270,626.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403,337.10/605,005.65 = 270,626.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403,337.10x = 605,005.65 × 270,626.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403,337.10x = 163,730,682,540.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,730,682,540.86/403,337.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405,940.05

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