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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980,055.94, 1,470,185.61 and 270,084.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980,055.94, 1,470,185.61 and 270,084.10 is: 405,154.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980,055.94 : 1,470,185.61 = 270,084.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980,055.94/1,470,185.61 = 270,084.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980,055.94x = 1,470,185.61 × 270,084.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980,055.94x = 397,073,757,309.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,073,757,309.80/980,055.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405,154.18

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