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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869,255.68, 1,304,068.08 and 270,202.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869,255.68, 1,304,068.08 and 270,202.24 is: 405,360.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869,255.68 : 1,304,068.08 = 270,202.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869,255.68/1,304,068.08 = 270,202.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869,255.68x = 1,304,068.08 × 270,202.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869,255.68x = 352,362,116,328.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,362,116,328.50/869,255.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405,360.73

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