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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475,009.26, 655,350.04 and 270,913.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475,009.26, 655,350.04 and 270,913.41 is: 373,767.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475,009.26 : 655,350.04 = 270,913.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475,009.26/655,350.04 = 270,913.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475,009.26x = 655,350.04 × 270,913.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475,009.26x = 177,543,114,418.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,543,114,418.68/475,009.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,767.69

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