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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519,233.80, 778,850.70 and 270,401.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519,233.80, 778,850.70 and 270,401.80 is: 405,602.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519,233.80 : 778,850.70 = 270,401.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519,233.80/778,850.70 = 270,401.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519,233.80x = 778,850.70 × 270,401.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519,233.80x = 210,602,631,211.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,602,631,211.26/519,233.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405,602.70

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