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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870,996.41, 1,306,494.01 and 272,008.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870,996.41, 1,306,494.01 and 272,008.90 is: 408,013.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870,996.41 : 1,306,494.01 = 272,008.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870,996.41/1,306,494.01 = 272,008.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870,996.41x = 1,306,494.01 × 272,008.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870,996.41x = 355,377,997,156.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,377,997,156.65/870,996.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408,013.16

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