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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485,750.16, 670,312.80 and 270,879.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485,750.16, 670,312.80 and 270,879.84 is: 373,801.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485,750.16 : 670,312.80 = 270,879.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485,750.16/670,312.80 = 270,879.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485,750.16x = 670,312.80 × 270,879.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485,750.16x = 181,574,224,013.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,574,224,013.95/485,750.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,801.68

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