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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574,229.27, 861,524.94 and 270,611.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574,229.27, 861,524.94 and 270,611.16 is: 406,002.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574,229.27 : 861,524.94 = 270,611.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574,229.27/861,524.94 = 270,611.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574,229.27x = 861,524.94 × 270,611.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574,229.27x = 233,138,263,382.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,138,263,382.33/574,229.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406,002.06

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