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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485,291.73, 669,693.42 and 270,427.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485,291.73, 669,693.42 and 270,427.08 is: 373,184.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485,291.73 : 669,693.42 = 270,427.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485,291.73/669,693.42 = 270,427.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485,291.73x = 669,693.42 × 270,427.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485,291.73x = 181,103,236,065.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,103,236,065.81/485,291.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,184.26

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