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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485,022.89, 669,352.24 and 270,163.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485,022.89, 669,352.24 and 270,163.05 is: 372,836.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485,022.89 : 669,352.24 = 270,163.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485,022.89/669,352.24 = 270,163.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485,022.89x = 669,352.24 × 270,163.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485,022.89x = 180,834,242,682.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,834,242,682.73/485,022.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,836.51

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