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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485,350.88, 669,784.74 and 270,486.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485,350.88, 669,784.74 and 270,486.08 is: 373,271.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485,350.88 : 669,784.74 = 270,486.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485,350.88/669,784.74 = 270,486.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485,350.88x = 669,784.74 × 270,486.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485,350.88x = 181,167,448,766.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,167,448,766.42/485,350.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,271.08

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