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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,742.56, 584,285.52 and 270,579.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,742.56, 584,285.52 and 270,579.36 is: 373,093.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,742.56 : 584,285.52 = 270,579.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,742.56/584,285.52 = 270,579.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,742.56x = 584,285.52 × 270,579.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,742.56x = 158,095,602,058.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,095,602,058.87/423,742.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,093.52

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