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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485,410.56, 669,889.32 and 270,552

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485,410.56, 669,889.32 and 270,552 is: 373,374.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485,410.56 : 669,889.32 = 270,552 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485,410.56/669,889.32 = 270,552/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485,410.56x = 669,889.32 × 270,552
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485,410.56x = 181,239,895,304.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,239,895,304.64/485,410.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,374.44

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