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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474,155.44, 654,345.90 and 270,202

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474,155.44, 654,345.90 and 270,202 is: 372,885.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474,155.44 : 654,345.90 = 270,202 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474,155.44/654,345.90 = 270,202/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474,155.44x = 654,345.90 × 270,202
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474,155.44x = 176,805,570,871.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,805,570,871.80/474,155.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,885.25

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