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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944,821.90, 1,417,303.92 and 270,897.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944,821.90, 1,417,303.92 and 270,897.84 is: 406,367.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944,821.90 : 1,417,303.92 = 270,897.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944,821.90/1,417,303.92 = 270,897.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944,821.90x = 1,417,303.92 × 270,897.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944,821.90x = 383,944,570,551.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,944,570,551.53/944,821.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406,367.14

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