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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944,819.56, 1,416,938.64 and 270,720.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944,819.56, 1,416,938.64 and 270,720.28 is: 405,997.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944,819.56 : 1,416,938.64 = 270,720.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944,819.56/1,416,938.64 = 270,720.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944,819.56x = 1,416,938.64 × 270,720.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944,819.56x = 383,594,025,363.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,594,025,363.62/944,819.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405,997.13

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