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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432,063.06, 596,080.72 and 270,637.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432,063.06, 596,080.72 and 270,637.08 is: 373,375.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432,063.06 : 596,080.72 = 270,637.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432,063.06/596,080.72 = 270,637.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432,063.06x = 596,080.72 × 270,637.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432,063.06x = 161,321,545,505.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,321,545,505.10/432,063.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,375.00

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