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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902,002.40, 1,353,003.60 and 270,834.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902,002.40, 1,353,003.60 and 270,834.20 is: 406,251.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902,002.40 : 1,353,003.60 = 270,834.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902,002.40/1,353,003.60 = 270,834.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902,002.40x = 1,353,003.60 × 270,834.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902,002.40x = 366,439,647,603.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,439,647,603.12/902,002.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406,251.30

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