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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485,349.88, 669,783.36 and 270,485.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485,349.88, 669,783.36 and 270,485.08 is: 373,269.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485,349.88 : 669,783.36 = 270,485.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485,349.88/669,783.36 = 270,485.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485,349.88x = 669,783.36 × 270,485.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485,349.88x = 181,166,405,712.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,166,405,712.27/485,349.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,269.70

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