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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901,967.40, 1,352,951.10 and 270,799.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901,967.40, 1,352,951.10 and 270,799.20 is: 406,198.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901,967.40 : 1,352,951.10 = 270,799.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901,967.40/1,352,951.10 = 270,799.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901,967.40x = 1,352,951.10 × 270,799.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901,967.40x = 366,378,075,519.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,378,075,519.12/901,967.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406,198.80

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