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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485,234.64, 669,614.76 and 270,370.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485,234.64, 669,614.76 and 270,370.08 is: 373,105.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485,234.64 : 669,614.76 = 270,370.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485,234.64/669,614.76 = 270,370.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485,234.64x = 669,614.76 × 270,370.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485,234.64x = 181,043,796,230.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,043,796,230.38/485,234.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,105.67

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