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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522,969.92, 784,875.19 and 270,324.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522,969.92, 784,875.19 and 270,324.41 is: 405,703.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522,969.92 : 784,875.19 = 270,324.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522,969.92/784,875.19 = 270,324.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522,969.92x = 784,875.19 × 270,324.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522,969.92x = 212,170,924,960.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,170,924,960.48/522,969.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405,703.88

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