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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434,234.73, 599,071.52 and 270,795.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434,234.73, 599,071.52 and 270,795.09 is: 373,589.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434,234.73 : 599,071.52 = 270,795.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434,234.73/599,071.52 = 270,795.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434,234.73x = 599,071.52 × 270,795.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434,234.73x = 162,225,624,820.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,225,624,820.86/434,234.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,589.71

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