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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412,393.68, 618,148.26 and 270,185.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412,393.68, 618,148.26 and 270,185.22 is: 404,988.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412,393.68 : 618,148.26 = 270,185.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412,393.68/618,148.26 = 270,185.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412,393.68x = 618,148.26 × 270,185.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412,393.68x = 167,014,523,620.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,014,523,620.72/412,393.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404,988.08

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