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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570,061.70, 854,528.55 and 270,014.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570,061.70, 854,528.55 and 270,014.90 is: 404,755.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570,061.70 : 854,528.55 = 270,014.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570,061.70/854,528.55 = 270,014.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570,061.70x = 854,528.55 × 270,014.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570,061.70x = 230,735,440,975.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,735,440,975.40/570,061.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404,755.21

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