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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944,811.63, 1,417,288.51 and 270,887.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944,811.63, 1,417,288.51 and 270,887.58 is: 406,351.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944,811.63 : 1,417,288.51 = 270,887.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944,811.63/1,417,288.51 = 270,887.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944,811.63x = 1,417,288.51 × 270,887.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944,811.63x = 383,925,854,635.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,925,854,635.71/944,811.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406,351.75

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