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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485,449.76, 669,943.35 and 270,591.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485,449.76, 669,943.35 and 270,591.39 is: 373,428.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485,449.76 : 669,943.35 = 270,591.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485,449.76/669,943.35 = 270,591.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485,449.76x = 669,943.35 × 270,591.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485,449.76x = 181,280,902,297.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,280,902,297.76/485,449.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,428.76

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