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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904,563.40, 1,357,041.90 and 273,460.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904,563.40, 1,357,041.90 and 273,460.72 is: 410,250.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904,563.40 : 1,357,041.90 = 273,460.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904,563.40/1,357,041.90 = 273,460.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904,563.40x = 1,357,041.90 × 273,460.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904,563.40x = 371,097,655,044.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,097,655,044.17/904,563.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410,250.58

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