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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980,839.33, 1,471,286.59 and 270,867.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980,839.33, 1,471,286.59 and 270,867.35 is: 406,308.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980,839.33 : 1,471,286.59 = 270,867.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980,839.33/1,471,286.59 = 270,867.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980,839.33x = 1,471,286.59 × 270,867.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980,839.33x = 398,523,502,724.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,523,502,724.89/980,839.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406,308.65

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