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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944,842.13, 1,416,972.50 and 270,742.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944,842.13, 1,416,972.50 and 270,742.71 is: 406,030.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944,842.13 : 1,416,972.50 = 270,742.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944,842.13/1,416,972.50 = 270,742.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944,842.13x = 1,416,972.50 × 270,742.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944,842.13x = 383,634,974,645.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,634,974,645.48/944,842.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406,030.77

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