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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901,892.79, 1,352,806.37 and 270,790.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901,892.79, 1,352,806.37 and 270,790.20 is: 406,175.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901,892.79 : 1,352,806.37 = 270,790.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901,892.79/1,352,806.37 = 270,790.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901,892.79x = 1,352,806.37 × 270,790.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901,892.79x = 366,326,699,375.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,326,699,375.59/901,892.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406,175.44

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