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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,467.32, 561,018.20 and 270,506.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,467.32, 561,018.20 and 270,506.96 is: 373,361.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,467.32 : 561,018.20 = 270,506.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,467.32/561,018.20 = 270,506.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,467.32x = 561,018.20 × 270,506.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,467.32x = 151,759,327,786.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,759,327,786.67/406,467.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,361.70

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