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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448,002.20, 672,003.30 and 270,709.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448,002.20, 672,003.30 and 270,709.40 is: 406,064.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448,002.20 : 672,003.30 = 270,709.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448,002.20/672,003.30 = 270,709.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448,002.20x = 672,003.30 × 270,709.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448,002.20x = 181,917,610,141.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,917,610,141.02/448,002.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406,064.10

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