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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485,802.54, 670,408.70 and 270,956.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485,802.54, 670,408.70 and 270,956.52 is: 373,920.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485,802.54 : 670,408.70 = 270,956.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485,802.54/670,408.70 = 270,956.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485,802.54x = 670,408.70 × 270,956.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485,802.54x = 181,651,606,974.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,651,606,974.94/485,802.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,920.66

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