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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903,270.51, 1,354,905.06 and 272,184.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903,270.51, 1,354,905.06 and 272,184.33 is: 408,276.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903,270.51 : 1,354,905.06 = 272,184.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903,270.51/1,354,905.06 = 272,184.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903,270.51x = 1,354,905.06 × 272,184.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903,270.51x = 368,783,925,969.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,783,925,969.71/903,270.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408,276.28

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