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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475,002.99, 655,341.48 and 270,907.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475,002.99, 655,341.48 and 270,907.20 is: 373,759.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475,002.99 : 655,341.48 = 270,907.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475,002.99/655,341.48 = 270,907.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475,002.99x = 655,341.48 × 270,907.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475,002.99x = 177,536,725,390.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,536,725,390.66/475,002.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,759.17

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