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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434,168.34, 598,844.43 and 270,907.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434,168.34, 598,844.43 and 270,907.08 is: 373,659.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434,168.34 : 598,844.43 = 270,907.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434,168.34/598,844.43 = 270,907.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434,168.34x = 598,844.43 × 270,907.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434,168.34x = 162,231,195,905.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,231,195,905.56/434,168.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,659.66

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