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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901,977.36, 1,352,956.32 and 270,864.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901,977.36, 1,352,956.32 and 270,864.24 is: 406,293.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901,977.36 : 1,352,956.32 = 270,864.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901,977.36/1,352,956.32 = 270,864.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901,977.36x = 1,352,956.32 × 270,864.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901,977.36x = 366,467,485,370.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,467,485,370.00/901,977.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406,293.44

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