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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944,309.69, 1,416,047.87 and 270,237.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944,309.69, 1,416,047.87 and 270,237.57 is: 405,237.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944,309.69 : 1,416,047.87 = 270,237.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944,309.69/1,416,047.87 = 270,237.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944,309.69x = 1,416,047.87 × 270,237.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944,309.69x = 382,669,330,757.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,669,330,757.89/944,309.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405,237.11

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