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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434,233.91, 599,070.39 and 270,794.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434,233.91, 599,070.39 and 270,794.27 is: 373,588.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434,233.91 : 599,070.39 = 270,794.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434,233.91/599,070.39 = 270,794.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434,233.91x = 599,070.39 × 270,794.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434,233.91x = 162,224,828,938.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,224,828,938.67/434,233.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,588.58

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