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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903,369.78, 1,355,053.59 and 272,283.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903,369.78, 1,355,053.59 and 272,283.53 is: 408,424.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903,369.78 : 1,355,053.59 = 272,283.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903,369.78/1,355,053.59 = 272,283.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903,369.78x = 1,355,053.59 × 272,283.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903,369.78x = 368,958,768,049.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,958,768,049.11/903,369.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408,424.96

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