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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,294.17, 560,779.28 and 270,333.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,294.17, 560,779.28 and 270,333.86 is: 373,122.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,294.17 : 560,779.28 = 270,333.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,294.17/560,779.28 = 270,333.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,294.17x = 560,779.28 × 270,333.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,294.17x = 151,597,623,214.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,597,623,214.86/406,294.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,122.81

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