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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416,234.44, 574,262.82 and 270,973.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416,234.44, 574,262.82 and 270,973.72 is: 373,852.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416,234.44 : 574,262.82 = 270,973.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416,234.44/574,262.82 = 270,973.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416,234.44x = 574,262.82 × 270,973.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416,234.44x = 155,610,132,593.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,610,132,593.09/416,234.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,852.13

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