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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476,786.23, 657,851.57 and 270,056.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476,786.23, 657,851.57 and 270,056.41 is: 372,613.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476,786.23 : 657,851.57 = 270,056.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476,786.23/657,851.57 = 270,056.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476,786.23x = 657,851.57 × 270,056.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476,786.23x = 177,657,031,956.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,657,031,956.78/476,786.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,613.60

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