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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413,881.09, 571,362.57 and 270,859.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413,881.09, 571,362.57 and 270,859.57 is: 373,921.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413,881.09 : 571,362.57 = 270,859.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413,881.09/571,362.57 = 270,859.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413,881.09x = 571,362.57 × 270,859.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413,881.09x = 154,759,020,024.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,759,020,024.30/413,881.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,921.46

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