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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901,048.04, 1,351,617 and 269,901.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901,048.04, 1,351,617 and 269,901.74 is: 404,866.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901,048.04 : 1,351,617 = 269,901.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901,048.04/1,351,617 = 269,901.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901,048.04x = 1,351,617 × 269,901.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901,048.04x = 364,803,780,113.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,803,780,113.58/901,048.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404,866.07

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