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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902,942.44, 1,354,266 and 271,708.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902,942.44, 1,354,266 and 271,708.63 is: 407,518.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902,942.44 : 1,354,266 = 271,708.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902,942.44/1,354,266 = 271,708.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902,942.44x = 1,354,266 × 271,708.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902,942.44x = 367,965,756,129.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,965,756,129.92/902,942.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407,518.51

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