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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570,828.60, 855,080.28 and 270,398.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570,828.60, 855,080.28 and 270,398.52 is: 405,047.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570,828.60 : 855,080.28 = 270,398.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570,828.60/855,080.28 = 270,398.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570,828.60x = 855,080.28 × 270,398.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570,828.60x = 231,212,442,193.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,212,442,193.19/570,828.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405,047.05

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