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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434,233.41, 599,069.70 and 270,793.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434,233.41, 599,069.70 and 270,793.77 is: 373,587.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434,233.41 : 599,069.70 = 270,793.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434,233.41/599,069.70 = 270,793.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434,233.41x = 599,069.70 × 270,793.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434,233.41x = 162,224,342,555.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,224,342,555.77/434,233.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,587.89

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