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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901,540.77, 1,352,529.85 and 270,454.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901,540.77, 1,352,529.85 and 270,454.58 is: 405,747.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901,540.77 : 1,352,529.85 = 270,454.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901,540.77/1,352,529.85 = 270,454.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901,540.77x = 1,352,529.85 × 270,454.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901,540.77x = 365,797,892,519.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,797,892,519.21/901,540.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405,747.48

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