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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932,941.72, 1,399,179.30 and 268,093.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932,941.72, 1,399,179.30 and 268,093.72 is: 402,073.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932,941.72 : 1,399,179.30 = 268,093.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932,941.72/1,399,179.30 = 268,093.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932,941.72x = 1,399,179.30 × 268,093.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932,941.72x = 375,111,183,484.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,111,183,484.00/932,941.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402,073.54

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