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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901,803.78, 1,352,902.23 and 270,766.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901,803.78, 1,352,902.23 and 270,766.80 is: 406,209.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901,803.78 : 1,352,902.23 = 270,766.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901,803.78/1,352,902.23 = 270,766.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901,803.78x = 1,352,902.23 × 270,766.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901,803.78x = 366,321,007,529.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,321,007,529.96/901,803.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406,209.22

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