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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934,998, 1,402,730.28 and 270,150

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934,998, 1,402,730.28 and 270,150 is: 405,292.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934,998 : 1,402,730.28 = 270,150 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934,998/1,402,730.28 = 270,150/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934,998x = 1,402,730.28 × 270,150
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934,998x = 378,947,585,142
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,947,585,142/934,998
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405,292.40

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