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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934,514.40, 1,402,005.60 and 269,666.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934,514.40, 1,402,005.60 and 269,666.40 is: 404,567.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934,514.40 : 1,402,005.60 = 269,666.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934,514.40/1,402,005.60 = 269,666.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934,514.40x = 1,402,005.60 × 269,666.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934,514.40x = 378,073,802,931.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,073,802,931.84/934,514.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404,567.12

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