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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901,040.54, 1,351,605.72 and 269,894.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901,040.54, 1,351,605.72 and 269,894.21 is: 404,854.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901,040.54 : 1,351,605.72 = 269,894.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901,040.54/1,351,605.72 = 269,894.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901,040.54x = 1,351,605.72 × 269,894.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901,040.54x = 364,790,558,030.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,790,558,030.88/901,040.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404,854.77

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