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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434,232.91, 599,069.01 and 270,793.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434,232.91, 599,069.01 and 270,793.27 is: 373,587.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434,232.91 : 599,069.01 = 270,793.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434,232.91/599,069.01 = 270,793.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434,232.91x = 599,069.01 × 270,793.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434,232.91x = 162,223,856,173.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,223,856,173.56/434,232.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,587.20

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