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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944,322.87, 1,416,067.56 and 270,250.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944,322.87, 1,416,067.56 and 270,250.70 is: 405,256.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944,322.87 : 1,416,067.56 = 270,250.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944,322.87/1,416,067.56 = 270,250.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944,322.87x = 1,416,067.56 × 270,250.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944,322.87x = 382,693,242,256.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,693,242,256.95/944,322.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405,256.78

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