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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877,954.66, 1,317,057.30 and 270,794.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877,954.66, 1,317,057.30 and 270,794.07 is: 406,229.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877,954.66 : 1,317,057.30 = 270,794.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877,954.66/1,317,057.30 = 270,794.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877,954.66x = 1,317,057.30 × 270,794.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877,954.66x = 356,651,306,690.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,651,306,690.21/877,954.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406,229.76

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