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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901,730.58, 1,352,803.23 and 270,656.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901,730.58, 1,352,803.23 and 270,656.34 is: 406,046.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901,730.58 : 1,352,803.23 = 270,656.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901,730.58/1,352,803.23 = 270,656.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901,730.58x = 1,352,803.23 × 270,656.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901,730.58x = 366,144,770,971.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,144,770,971.98/901,730.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406,046.75

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