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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944,457.72, 1,416,268.59 and 270,385.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944,457.72, 1,416,268.59 and 270,385.44 is: 405,458.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944,457.72 : 1,416,268.59 = 270,385.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944,457.72/1,416,268.59 = 270,385.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944,457.72x = 1,416,268.59 × 270,385.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944,457.72x = 382,938,405,865.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,938,405,865.33/944,457.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405,458.50

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