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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,629.74, 584,462.89 and 270,757.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,629.74, 584,462.89 and 270,757.42 is: 373,551.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,629.74 : 584,462.89 = 270,757.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,629.74/584,462.89 = 270,757.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,629.74x = 584,462.89 × 270,757.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,629.74x = 158,247,664,182.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,247,664,182.14/423,629.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,551.83

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