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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904,538.34, 1,357,004.34 and 273,435.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904,538.34, 1,357,004.34 and 273,435.75 is: 410,213.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904,538.34 : 1,357,004.34 = 273,435.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904,538.34/1,357,004.34 = 273,435.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904,538.34x = 1,357,004.34 × 273,435.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904,538.34x = 371,053,499,461.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,053,499,461.16/904,538.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410,213.13

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