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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496,756.52, 685,524.08 and 270,402

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496,756.52, 685,524.08 and 270,402 is: 373,154.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496,756.52 : 685,524.08 = 270,402 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496,756.52/685,524.08 = 270,402/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496,756.52x = 685,524.08 × 270,402
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496,756.52x = 185,367,082,280.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,367,082,280.16/496,756.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,154.80

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