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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904,494.80, 1,356,742.20 and 273,342.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904,494.80, 1,356,742.20 and 273,342.80 is: 410,014.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904,494.80 : 1,356,742.20 = 273,342.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904,494.80/1,356,742.20 = 273,342.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904,494.80x = 1,356,742.20 × 273,342.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904,494.80x = 370,855,711,826.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,855,711,826.16/904,494.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410,014.20

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