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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434,231.91, 599,067.63 and 270,792.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434,231.91, 599,067.63 and 270,792.27 is: 373,585.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434,231.91 : 599,067.63 = 270,792.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434,231.91/599,067.63 = 270,792.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434,231.91x = 599,067.63 × 270,792.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434,231.91x = 162,222,883,411.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,222,883,411.22/434,231.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,585.82

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