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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,628.74, 584,461.51 and 270,756.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,628.74, 584,461.51 and 270,756.42 is: 373,550.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,628.74 : 584,461.51 = 270,756.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,628.74/584,461.51 = 270,756.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,628.74x = 584,461.51 × 270,756.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,628.74x = 158,246,706,075.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,246,706,075.39/423,628.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,550.45

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