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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944,855.61, 1,417,308 and 270,909.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944,855.61, 1,417,308 and 270,909.69 is: 406,371.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944,855.61 : 1,417,308 = 270,909.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944,855.61/1,417,308 = 270,909.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944,855.61x = 1,417,308 × 270,909.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944,855.61x = 383,962,470,914.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,962,470,914.52/944,855.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406,371.58

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