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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869,741.62, 1,304,735.43 and 270,763.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869,741.62, 1,304,735.43 and 270,763.24 is: 406,183.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869,741.62 : 1,304,735.43 = 270,763.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869,741.62/1,304,735.43 = 270,763.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869,741.62x = 1,304,735.43 × 270,763.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869,741.62x = 353,274,392,369.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,274,392,369.59/869,741.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406,183.15

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