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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627,031.44, 940,306.48 and 266,974.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627,031.44, 940,306.48 and 266,974.02 is: 400,358.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627,031.44 : 940,306.48 = 266,974.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627,031.44/940,306.48 = 266,974.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627,031.44x = 940,306.48 × 266,974.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627,031.44x = 251,037,400,997.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,037,400,997.65/627,031.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400,358.55

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