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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434,241.72, 599,081.04 and 270,802.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434,241.72, 599,081.04 and 270,802.08 is: 373,599.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434,241.72 : 599,081.04 = 270,802.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434,241.72/599,081.04 = 270,802.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434,241.72x = 599,081.04 × 270,802.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434,241.72x = 162,232,391,720.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,232,391,720.56/434,241.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,599.27

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