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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931,627.28, 1,397,492.76 and 266,762

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931,627.28, 1,397,492.76 and 266,762 is: 400,157.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931,627.28 : 1,397,492.76 = 266,762 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931,627.28/1,397,492.76 = 266,762/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931,627.28x = 1,397,492.76 × 266,762
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931,627.28x = 372,797,963,643.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,797,963,643.12/931,627.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400,157.84

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