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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482,884.96, 725,038.44 and 270,069.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482,884.96, 725,038.44 and 270,069.82 is: 405,502.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482,884.96 : 725,038.44 = 270,069.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482,884.96/725,038.44 = 270,069.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482,884.96x = 725,038.44 × 270,069.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482,884.96x = 195,811,000,983.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,811,000,983.88/482,884.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405,502.38

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