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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945,465.30, 1,417,981.68 and 271,541.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945,465.30, 1,417,981.68 and 271,541.25 is: 407,249.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945,465.30 : 1,417,981.68 = 271,541.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945,465.30/1,417,981.68 = 271,541.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945,465.30x = 1,417,981.68 × 271,541.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945,465.30x = 385,040,517,864.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,040,517,864.30/945,465.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407,249.76

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