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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485,309.73, 669,718.35 and 270,445.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485,309.73, 669,718.35 and 270,445.08 is: 373,209.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485,309.73 : 669,718.35 = 270,445.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485,309.73/669,718.35 = 270,445.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485,309.73x = 669,718.35 × 270,445.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485,309.73x = 181,122,032,743.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,122,032,743.22/485,309.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,209.15

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