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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902,705.24, 1,353,785.22 and 271,451.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902,705.24, 1,353,785.22 and 271,451.48 is: 407,095.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902,705.24 : 1,353,785.22 = 271,451.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902,705.24/1,353,785.22 = 271,451.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902,705.24x = 1,353,785.22 × 271,451.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902,705.24x = 367,487,001,571.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,487,001,571.13/902,705.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407,095.23

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