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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901,040.79, 1,351,606.10 and 269,894.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901,040.79, 1,351,606.10 and 269,894.46 is: 404,855.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901,040.79 : 1,351,606.10 = 269,894.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901,040.79/1,351,606.10 = 269,894.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901,040.79x = 1,351,606.10 × 269,894.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901,040.79x = 364,790,997,142.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,790,997,142.73/901,040.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404,855.14

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