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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474,675.12, 655,067.52 and 270,756

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474,675.12, 655,067.52 and 270,756 is: 373,652.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474,675.12 : 655,067.52 = 270,756 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474,675.12/655,067.52 = 270,756/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474,675.12x = 655,067.52 × 270,756
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474,675.12x = 177,363,461,445.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,363,461,445.12/474,675.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,652.32

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