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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473,975.82, 654,039.63 and 270,014.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473,975.82, 654,039.63 and 270,014.58 is: 372,593.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473,975.82 : 654,039.63 = 270,014.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473,975.82/654,039.63 = 270,014.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473,975.82x = 654,039.63 × 270,014.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473,975.82x = 176,600,238,757.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,600,238,757.04/473,975.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,593.35

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