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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944,841.57, 1,416,845.39 and 270,769.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944,841.57, 1,416,845.39 and 270,769.89 is: 406,035.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944,841.57 : 1,416,845.39 = 270,769.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944,841.57/1,416,845.39 = 270,769.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944,841.57x = 1,416,845.39 × 270,769.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944,841.57x = 383,639,070,397.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,639,070,397.31/944,841.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406,035.34

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