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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485,411.41, 669,870.86 and 270,565.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485,411.41, 669,870.86 and 270,565.10 is: 373,381.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485,411.41 : 669,870.86 = 270,565.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485,411.41/669,870.86 = 270,565.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485,411.41x = 669,870.86 × 270,565.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485,411.41x = 181,243,676,222.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,243,676,222.99/485,411.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,381.57

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