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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719,821.83, 1,078,902.38 and 270,255.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719,821.83, 1,078,902.38 and 270,255.97 is: 405,072.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719,821.83 : 1,078,902.38 = 270,255.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719,821.83/1,078,902.38 = 270,255.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719,821.83x = 1,078,902.38 × 270,255.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719,821.83x = 291,579,807,890.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,579,807,890.93/719,821.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405,072.19

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