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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935,190, 1,403,018.28 and 270,342

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935,190, 1,403,018.28 and 270,342 is: 405,580.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935,190 : 1,403,018.28 = 270,342 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935,190/1,403,018.28 = 270,342/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935,190x = 1,403,018.28 × 270,342
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935,190x = 379,294,767,851.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,294,767,851.76/935,190
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405,580.44

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