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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944,749.58, 1,416,697.90 and 270,676.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944,749.58, 1,416,697.90 and 270,676.59 is: 405,892.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944,749.58 : 1,416,697.90 = 270,676.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944,749.58/1,416,697.90 = 270,676.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944,749.58x = 1,416,697.90 × 270,676.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944,749.58x = 383,466,950,642.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,466,950,642.85/944,749.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405,892.69

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