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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485,411.92, 669,871.55 and 270,565.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485,411.92, 669,871.55 and 270,565.60 is: 373,382.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485,411.92 : 669,871.55 = 270,565.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485,411.92/669,871.55 = 270,565.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485,411.92x = 669,871.55 × 270,565.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485,411.92x = 181,244,197,848.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,244,197,848.68/485,411.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,382.26

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