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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484,942.36, 669,241.18 and 270,082.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484,942.36, 669,241.18 and 270,082.38 is: 372,725.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484,942.36 : 669,241.18 = 270,082.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484,942.36/669,241.18 = 270,082.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484,942.36x = 669,241.18 × 270,082.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484,942.36x = 180,750,250,688.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,750,250,688.41/484,942.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,725.23

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