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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485,521.52, 670,022.52 and 270,675.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485,521.52, 670,022.52 and 270,675.12 is: 373,533.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485,521.52 : 670,022.52 = 270,675.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485,521.52/670,022.52 = 270,675.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485,521.52x = 670,022.52 × 270,675.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485,521.52x = 181,358,426,003.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,358,426,003.70/485,521.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,533.24

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