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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485,437.27, 669,906.57 and 270,590.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485,437.27, 669,906.57 and 270,590.98 is: 373,417.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485,437.27 : 669,906.57 = 270,590.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485,437.27/669,906.57 = 270,590.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485,437.27x = 669,906.57 × 270,590.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485,437.27x = 181,270,675,284.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,270,675,284.74/485,437.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,417.30

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