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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944,399.88, 1,416,397.84 and 270,300.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944,399.88, 1,416,397.84 and 270,300.20 is: 405,392.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944,399.88 : 1,416,397.84 = 270,300.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944,399.88/1,416,397.84 = 270,300.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944,399.88x = 1,416,397.84 × 270,300.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944,399.88x = 382,852,619,431.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,852,619,431.57/944,399.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405,392.49

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