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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899,977.20, 1,350,160.20 and 268,954.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899,977.20, 1,350,160.20 and 268,954.80 is: 403,490.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899,977.20 : 1,350,160.20 = 268,954.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899,977.20/1,350,160.20 = 268,954.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899,977.20x = 1,350,160.20 × 268,954.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899,977.20x = 363,132,066,558.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,132,066,558.96/899,977.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,490.30

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