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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944,857.61, 1,417,311 and 270,911.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944,857.61, 1,417,311 and 270,911.69 is: 406,374.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944,857.61 : 1,417,311 = 270,911.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944,857.61/1,417,311 = 270,911.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944,857.61x = 1,417,311 × 270,911.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944,857.61x = 383,966,118,265.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,966,118,265.59/944,857.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406,374.58

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