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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470,230.20, 705,053.70 and 270,451.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470,230.20, 705,053.70 and 270,451.80 is: 405,509.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470,230.20 : 705,053.70 = 270,451.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470,230.20/705,053.70 = 270,451.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470,230.20x = 705,053.70 × 270,451.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470,230.20x = 190,683,042,261.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,683,042,261.66/470,230.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405,509.99

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