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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485,512.14, 670,006.86 and 270,647.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485,512.14, 670,006.86 and 270,647.58 is: 373,493.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485,512.14 : 670,006.86 = 270,647.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485,512.14/670,006.86 = 270,647.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485,512.14x = 670,006.86 × 270,647.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485,512.14x = 181,335,735,242.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,335,735,242.40/485,512.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,493.72

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