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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434,235.73, 599,072.89 and 270,796.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434,235.73, 599,072.89 and 270,796.09 is: 373,591.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434,235.73 : 599,072.89 = 270,796.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434,235.73/599,072.89 = 270,796.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434,235.73x = 599,072.89 × 270,796.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434,235.73x = 162,226,596,237.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,226,596,237.00/434,235.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,591.08

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