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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839,292.48, 1,259,117.73 and 270,705.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839,292.48, 1,259,117.73 and 270,705.51 is: 406,116.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839,292.48 : 1,259,117.73 = 270,705.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839,292.48/1,259,117.73 = 270,705.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839,292.48x = 1,259,117.73 × 270,705.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839,292.48x = 340,850,107,249.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,850,107,249.69/839,292.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406,116.00

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