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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474,109.38, 654,271.56 and 270,151.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474,109.38, 654,271.56 and 270,151.38 is: 372,809.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474,109.38 : 654,271.56 = 270,151.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474,109.38/654,271.56 = 270,151.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474,109.38x = 654,271.56 × 270,151.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474,109.38x = 176,752,364,828.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,752,364,828.75/474,109.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,809.26

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