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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839,383.27, 1,259,320.08 and 270,751.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839,383.27, 1,259,320.08 and 270,751.78 is: 406,206.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839,383.27 : 1,259,320.08 = 270,751.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839,383.27/1,259,320.08 = 270,751.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839,383.27x = 1,259,320.08 × 270,751.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839,383.27x = 340,963,153,249.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,963,153,249.74/839,383.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406,206.75

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