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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944,821.40, 1,417,303.17 and 270,897.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944,821.40, 1,417,303.17 and 270,897.35 is: 406,366.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944,821.40 : 1,417,303.17 = 270,897.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944,821.40/1,417,303.17 = 270,897.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944,821.40x = 1,417,303.17 × 270,897.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944,821.40x = 383,943,665,813.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,943,665,813.08/944,821.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406,366.40

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