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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485,552.88, 670,063.39 and 270,688.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485,552.88, 670,063.39 and 270,688.64 is: 373,550.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485,552.88 : 670,063.39 = 270,688.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485,552.88/670,063.39 = 270,688.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485,552.88x = 670,063.39 × 270,688.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485,552.88x = 181,378,543,725.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,378,543,725.85/485,552.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,550.55

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