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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944,863.63, 1,417,004.75 and 270,764.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944,863.63, 1,417,004.75 and 270,764.21 is: 406,063.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944,863.63 : 1,417,004.75 = 270,764.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944,863.63/1,417,004.75 = 270,764.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944,863.63x = 1,417,004.75 × 270,764.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944,863.63x = 383,674,175,919.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,674,175,919.42/944,863.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406,063.02

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