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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570,162.88, 855,226.68 and 270,858.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570,162.88, 855,226.68 and 270,858.88 is: 406,279.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570,162.88 : 855,226.68 = 270,858.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570,162.88/855,226.68 = 270,858.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570,162.88x = 855,226.68 × 270,858.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570,162.88x = 231,645,740,690.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,645,740,690.92/570,162.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406,279.94

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