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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485,454.27, 669,949.58 and 270,595.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485,454.27, 669,949.58 and 270,595.89 is: 373,434.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485,454.27 : 669,949.58 = 270,595.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485,454.27/669,949.58 = 270,595.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485,454.27x = 669,949.58 × 270,595.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485,454.27x = 181,285,601,502.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,285,601,502.25/485,454.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,434.97

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