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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944,754.64, 1,416,705.49 and 270,681.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944,754.64, 1,416,705.49 and 270,681.65 is: 405,900.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944,754.64 : 1,416,705.49 = 270,681.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944,754.64/1,416,705.49 = 270,681.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944,754.64x = 1,416,705.49 × 270,681.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944,754.64x = 383,476,178,164.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,476,178,164.73/944,754.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405,900.29

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