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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448,001.70, 672,002.55 and 270,708.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448,001.70, 672,002.55 and 270,708.90 is: 406,063.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448,001.70 : 672,002.55 = 270,708.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448,001.70/672,002.55 = 270,708.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448,001.70x = 672,002.55 × 270,708.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448,001.70x = 181,917,071,107.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,917,071,107.70/448,001.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406,063.35

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