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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901,894.28, 1,352,808.61 and 270,791.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901,894.28, 1,352,808.61 and 270,791.69 is: 406,177.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901,894.28 : 1,352,808.61 = 270,791.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901,894.28/1,352,808.61 = 270,791.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901,894.28x = 1,352,808.61 × 270,791.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901,894.28x = 366,329,329,748.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,329,329,748.45/901,894.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406,177.68

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