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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519,232.80, 778,849.20 and 270,400.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519,232.80, 778,849.20 and 270,400.80 is: 405,601.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519,232.80 : 778,849.20 = 270,400.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519,232.80/778,849.20 = 270,400.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519,232.80x = 778,849.20 × 270,400.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519,232.80x = 210,601,446,759.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,601,446,759.36/519,232.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405,601.20

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