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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869,737.62, 1,304,729.43 and 270,759.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869,737.62, 1,304,729.43 and 270,759.24 is: 406,177.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869,737.62 : 1,304,729.43 = 270,759.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869,737.62/1,304,729.43 = 270,759.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869,737.62x = 1,304,729.43 × 270,759.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869,737.62x = 353,267,548,872.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,267,548,872.43/869,737.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406,177.15

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