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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482,870.43, 725,016.66 and 270,055.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482,870.43, 725,016.66 and 270,055.30 is: 405,480.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482,870.43 : 725,016.66 = 270,055.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482,870.43/725,016.66 = 270,055.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482,870.43x = 725,016.66 × 270,055.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482,870.43x = 195,794,591,621.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,794,591,621.30/482,870.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405,480.60

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