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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870,999.41, 1,306,498.50 and 272,011.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870,999.41, 1,306,498.50 and 272,011.90 is: 408,017.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870,999.41 : 1,306,498.50 = 272,011.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870,999.41/1,306,498.50 = 272,011.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870,999.41x = 1,306,498.50 × 272,011.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870,999.41x = 355,383,139,332.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,383,139,332.15/870,999.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408,017.66

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