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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482,867.43, 725,012.16 and 270,052.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482,867.43, 725,012.16 and 270,052.30 is: 405,476.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482,867.43 : 725,012.16 = 270,052.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482,867.43/725,012.16 = 270,052.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482,867.43x = 725,012.16 × 270,052.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482,867.43x = 195,791,198,728.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,791,198,728.13/482,867.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405,476.09

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