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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519,319.70, 778,542.15 and 270,001.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519,319.70, 778,542.15 and 270,001.70 is: 404,775.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519,319.70 : 778,542.15 = 270,001.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519,319.70/778,542.15 = 270,001.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519,319.70x = 778,542.15 × 270,001.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519,319.70x = 210,207,704,021.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,207,704,021.66/519,319.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404,775.14

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