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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474,134.28, 654,271.68 and 270,178.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474,134.28, 654,271.68 and 270,178.68 is: 372,827.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474,134.28 : 654,271.68 = 270,178.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474,134.28/654,271.68 = 270,178.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474,134.28x = 654,271.68 × 270,178.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474,134.28x = 176,770,258,863.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,770,258,863.78/474,134.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,827.42

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