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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485,034.78, 669,259.29 and 270,169.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485,034.78, 669,259.29 and 270,169.38 is: 372,784.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485,034.78 : 669,259.29 = 270,169.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485,034.78/669,259.29 = 270,169.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485,034.78x = 669,259.29 × 270,169.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485,034.78x = 180,813,367,438.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,813,367,438.54/485,034.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,784.33

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