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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408,435.41, 563,249.70 and 270,395.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408,435.41, 563,249.70 and 270,395.82 is: 372,887.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408,435.41 : 563,249.70 = 270,395.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408,435.41/563,249.70 = 270,395.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408,435.41x = 563,249.70 × 270,395.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408,435.41x = 152,300,364,496.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,300,364,496.25/408,435.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,887.27

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