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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447,978.64, 671,630.09 and 270,443.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447,978.64, 671,630.09 and 270,443.45 is: 405,461.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447,978.64 : 671,630.09 = 270,443.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447,978.64/671,630.09 = 270,443.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447,978.64x = 671,630.09 × 270,443.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447,978.64x = 181,637,958,663.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,637,958,663.41/447,978.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405,461.20

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