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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522,979.92, 784,890.20 and 270,334.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522,979.92, 784,890.20 and 270,334.40 is: 405,718.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522,979.92 : 784,890.20 = 270,334.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522,979.92/784,890.20 = 270,334.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522,979.92x = 784,890.20 × 270,334.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522,979.92x = 212,182,821,282.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,182,821,282.88/522,979.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405,718.87

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