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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934,639.36, 1,401,990.63 and 260,737.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934,639.36, 1,401,990.63 and 260,737.18 is: 391,114.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934,639.36 : 1,401,990.63 = 260,737.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934,639.36/1,401,990.63 = 260,737.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934,639.36x = 1,401,990.63 × 260,737.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934,639.36x = 365,551,083,252.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,551,083,252.62/934,639.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391,114.58

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