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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869,436.04, 1,304,341.74 and 270,385.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869,436.04, 1,304,341.74 and 270,385.48 is: 405,636.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869,436.04 : 1,304,341.74 = 270,385.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869,436.04/1,304,341.74 = 270,385.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869,436.04x = 1,304,341.74 × 270,385.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869,436.04x = 352,675,067,453.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,675,067,453.94/869,436.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405,636.59

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