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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934,271.21, 1,401,407.73 and 260,354.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934,271.21, 1,401,407.73 and 260,354.45 is: 390,531.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934,271.21 : 1,401,407.73 = 260,354.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934,271.21/1,401,407.73 = 260,354.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934,271.21x = 1,401,407.73 × 260,354.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934,271.21x = 364,862,742,273.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,862,742,273.42/934,271.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390,531.93

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