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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944,323.37, 1,416,068.31 and 270,251.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944,323.37, 1,416,068.31 and 270,251.20 is: 405,257.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944,323.37 : 1,416,068.31 = 270,251.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944,323.37/1,416,068.31 = 270,251.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944,323.37x = 1,416,068.31 × 270,251.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944,323.37x = 382,694,160,059.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,694,160,059.47/944,323.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405,257.53

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