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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434,252.68, 599,096.20 and 270,813.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434,252.68, 599,096.20 and 270,813.04 is: 373,614.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434,252.68 : 599,096.20 = 270,813.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434,252.68/599,096.20 = 270,813.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434,252.68x = 599,096.20 × 270,813.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434,252.68x = 162,243,063,174.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,243,063,174.45/434,252.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,614.42

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