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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485,412.16, 669,871.89 and 270,565.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485,412.16, 669,871.89 and 270,565.85 is: 373,382.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485,412.16 : 669,871.89 = 270,565.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485,412.16/669,871.89 = 270,565.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485,412.16x = 669,871.89 × 270,565.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485,412.16x = 181,244,457,308.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,244,457,308.96/485,412.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,382.61

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