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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901,837.46, 1,352,610.38 and 270,640.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901,837.46, 1,352,610.38 and 270,640.10 is: 405,916.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901,837.46 : 1,352,610.38 = 270,640.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901,837.46/1,352,610.38 = 270,640.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901,837.46x = 1,352,610.38 × 270,640.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901,837.46x = 366,070,608,504.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,070,608,504.24/901,837.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405,916.39

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