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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901,539.71, 1,352,528.26 and 270,453.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901,539.71, 1,352,528.26 and 270,453.52 is: 405,745.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901,539.71 : 1,352,528.26 = 270,453.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901,539.71/1,352,528.26 = 270,453.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901,539.71x = 1,352,528.26 × 270,453.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901,539.71x = 365,796,020,701.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,796,020,701.57/901,539.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405,745.88

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