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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482,871.43, 725,018.16 and 270,056.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482,871.43, 725,018.16 and 270,056.30 is: 405,482.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482,871.43 : 725,018.16 = 270,056.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482,871.43/725,018.16 = 270,056.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482,871.43x = 725,018.16 × 270,056.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482,871.43x = 195,795,721,722.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,795,721,722.41/482,871.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405,482.10

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