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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944,451.72, 1,416,259.61 and 270,379.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944,451.72, 1,416,259.61 and 270,379.44 is: 405,449.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944,451.72 : 1,416,259.61 = 270,379.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944,451.72/1,416,259.61 = 270,379.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944,451.72x = 1,416,259.61 × 270,379.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944,451.72x = 382,927,478,894.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,927,478,894.52/944,451.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405,449.50

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