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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901,976.40, 1,352,964.60 and 270,808.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901,976.40, 1,352,964.60 and 270,808.20 is: 406,212.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901,976.40 : 1,352,964.60 = 270,808.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901,976.40/1,352,964.60 = 270,808.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901,976.40x = 1,352,964.60 × 270,808.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901,976.40x = 366,393,907,989.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,393,907,989.72/901,976.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406,212.30

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