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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870,925.80, 1,306,388.82 and 271,938.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870,925.80, 1,306,388.82 and 271,938.24 is: 407,907.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870,925.80 : 1,306,388.82 = 271,938.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870,925.80/1,306,388.82 = 271,938.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870,925.80x = 1,306,388.82 × 271,938.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870,925.80x = 355,257,076,466.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,257,076,466.48/870,925.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407,907.40

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