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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 589,929.01, 885,188.86 and 270,080.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 589,929.01, 885,188.86 and 270,080.26 is: 405,255.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    589,929.01 : 885,188.86 = 270,080.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    589,929.01/885,188.86 = 270,080.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    589,929.01x = 885,188.86 × 270,080.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    589,929.01x = 239,072,034,569.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,072,034,569.73/589,929.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405,255.60

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