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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902,006.40, 1,353,009.60 and 270,838.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902,006.40, 1,353,009.60 and 270,838.20 is: 406,257.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902,006.40 : 1,353,009.60 = 270,838.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902,006.40/1,353,009.60 = 270,838.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902,006.40x = 1,353,009.60 × 270,838.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902,006.40x = 366,446,684,646.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,446,684,646.72/902,006.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406,257.30

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