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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627,294.24, 940,939.92 and 272,262.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627,294.24, 940,939.92 and 272,262.24 is: 408,392.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627,294.24 : 940,939.92 = 272,262.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627,294.24/940,939.92 = 272,262.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627,294.24x = 940,939.92 × 272,262.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627,294.24x = 256,182,410,324.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,182,410,324.62/627,294.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408,392.74

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