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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870,849.36, 1,306,322.64 and 271,893.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870,849.36, 1,306,322.64 and 271,893.24 is: 407,855.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870,849.36 : 1,306,322.64 = 271,893.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870,849.36/1,306,322.64 = 271,893.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870,849.36x = 1,306,322.64 × 271,893.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870,849.36x = 355,180,295,074.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,180,295,074.95/870,849.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407,855.03

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