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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901,731.83, 1,352,805.11 and 270,657.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901,731.83, 1,352,805.11 and 270,657.59 is: 406,048.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901,731.83 : 1,352,805.11 = 270,657.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901,731.83/1,352,805.11 = 270,657.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901,731.83x = 1,352,805.11 × 270,657.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901,731.83x = 366,146,969,459.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,146,969,459.00/901,731.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406,048.62

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