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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485,127.36, 669,458.88 and 270,256.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485,127.36, 669,458.88 and 270,256.32 is: 372,944.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485,127.36 : 669,458.88 = 270,256.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485,127.36/669,458.88 = 270,256.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485,127.36x = 669,458.88 × 270,256.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485,127.36x = 180,925,493,300.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,925,493,300.12/485,127.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,944.32

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