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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953,169.14, 1,429,995.90 and 270,055.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953,169.14, 1,429,995.90 and 270,055.24 is: 405,151.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953,169.14 : 1,429,995.90 = 270,055.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953,169.14/1,429,995.90 = 270,055.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953,169.14x = 1,429,995.90 × 270,055.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953,169.14x = 386,177,885,973.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,177,885,973.52/953,169.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405,151.48

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