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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901,742.58, 1,352,821.23 and 270,668.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901,742.58, 1,352,821.23 and 270,668.34 is: 406,064.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901,742.58 : 1,352,821.23 = 270,668.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901,742.58/1,352,821.23 = 270,668.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901,742.58x = 1,352,821.23 × 270,668.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901,742.58x = 366,165,876,640.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,165,876,640.86/901,742.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406,064.75

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