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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869,420.40, 1,304,130.60 and 270,419.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869,420.40, 1,304,130.60 and 270,419.40 is: 405,629.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869,420.40 : 1,304,130.60 = 270,419.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869,420.40/1,304,130.60 = 270,419.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869,420.40x = 1,304,130.60 × 270,419.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869,420.40x = 352,662,214,373.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,662,214,373.64/869,420.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405,629.10

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