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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901,143.86, 1,351,543.52 and 270,057.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901,143.86, 1,351,543.52 and 270,057.67 is: 405,034.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901,143.86 : 1,351,543.52 = 270,057.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901,143.86/1,351,543.52 = 270,057.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901,143.86x = 1,351,543.52 × 270,057.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901,143.86x = 364,994,696,279.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,994,696,279.37/901,143.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405,034.88

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