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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903,271.76, 1,354,906.93 and 272,185.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903,271.76, 1,354,906.93 and 272,185.58 is: 408,278.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903,271.76 : 1,354,906.93 = 272,185.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903,271.76/1,354,906.93 = 272,185.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903,271.76x = 1,354,906.93 × 272,185.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903,271.76x = 368,786,128,588.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,786,128,588.07/903,271.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408,278.16

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