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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944,788.98, 1,416,756.87 and 270,715.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944,788.98, 1,416,756.87 and 270,715.92 is: 405,951.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944,788.98 : 1,416,756.87 = 270,715.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944,788.98/1,416,756.87 = 270,715.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944,788.98x = 1,416,756.87 × 270,715.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944,788.98x = 383,538,639,478.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,538,639,478.37/944,788.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405,951.64

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