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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901,893.29, 1,352,807.12 and 270,790.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901,893.29, 1,352,807.12 and 270,790.70 is: 406,176.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901,893.29 : 1,352,807.12 = 270,790.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901,893.29/1,352,807.12 = 270,790.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901,893.29x = 1,352,807.12 × 270,790.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901,893.29x = 366,327,578,871.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,327,578,871.80/901,893.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406,176.19

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