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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901,097.38, 1,351,473.81 and 270,011.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901,097.38, 1,351,473.81 and 270,011.20 is: 404,965.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901,097.38 : 1,351,473.81 = 270,011.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901,097.38/1,351,473.81 = 270,011.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901,097.38x = 1,351,473.81 × 270,011.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901,097.38x = 364,913,061,067.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,913,061,067.25/901,097.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404,965.18

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