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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408,440.75, 563,057.36 and 270,388.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408,440.75, 563,057.36 and 270,388.34 is: 372,744.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408,440.75 : 563,057.36 = 270,388.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408,440.75/563,057.36 = 270,388.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408,440.75x = 563,057.36 × 270,388.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408,440.75x = 152,244,143,543.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,244,143,543.24/408,440.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,744.75

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