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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496,483.44, 685,154.16 and 270,129.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496,483.44, 685,154.16 and 270,129.12 is: 372,782.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496,483.44 : 685,154.16 = 270,129.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496,483.44/685,154.16 = 270,129.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496,483.44x = 685,154.16 × 270,129.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496,483.44x = 185,080,090,305.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,080,090,305.14/496,483.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,782.00

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