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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870,980.03, 1,306,469.55 and 271,992.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870,980.03, 1,306,469.55 and 271,992.52 is: 407,988.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870,980.03 : 1,306,469.55 = 271,992.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870,980.03/1,306,469.55 = 271,992.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870,980.03x = 1,306,469.55 × 271,992.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870,980.03x = 355,349,941,941.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,349,941,941.59/870,980.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407,988.62

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