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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485,392.43, 669,844.69 and 270,546.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485,392.43, 669,844.69 and 270,546.14 is: 373,355.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485,392.43 : 669,844.69 = 270,546.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485,392.43/669,844.69 = 270,546.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485,392.43x = 669,844.69 × 270,546.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485,392.43x = 181,223,896,277.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,223,896,277.24/485,392.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,355.42

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