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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474,812.53, 655,239.54 and 270,863.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474,812.53, 655,239.54 and 270,863.09 is: 373,790.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474,812.53 : 655,239.54 = 270,863.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474,812.53/655,239.54 = 270,863.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474,812.53x = 655,239.54 × 270,863.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474,812.53x = 177,480,203,218.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,480,203,218.38/474,812.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,790.06

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