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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484,009.60, 726,014.40 and 270,558.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484,009.60, 726,014.40 and 270,558.40 is: 405,837.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484,009.60 : 726,014.40 = 270,558.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484,009.60/726,014.40 = 270,558.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484,009.60x = 726,014.40 × 270,558.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484,009.60x = 196,429,294,440.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,429,294,440.96/484,009.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405,837.60

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