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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934,275.20, 1,401,413.72 and 260,358.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934,275.20, 1,401,413.72 and 260,358.44 is: 390,537.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934,275.20 : 1,401,413.72 = 260,358.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934,275.20/1,401,413.72 = 260,358.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934,275.20x = 1,401,413.72 × 260,358.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934,275.20x = 364,869,889,933.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,869,889,933.80/934,275.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390,537.92

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