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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945,033.02, 1,417,416.78 and 271,171.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945,033.02, 1,417,416.78 and 271,171.74 is: 406,719.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945,033.02 : 1,417,416.78 = 271,171.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945,033.02/1,417,416.78 = 271,171.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945,033.02x = 1,417,416.78 × 271,171.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945,033.02x = 384,363,374,537.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,363,374,537.80/945,033.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406,719.52

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