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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935,206, 1,400,275.10 and 484,982.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935,206, 1,400,275.10 and 484,982.76 is: 726,160.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935,206 : 1,400,275.10 = 484,982.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935,206/1,400,275.10 = 484,982.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935,206x = 1,400,275.10 × 484,982.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935,206x = 679,109,282,757.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,109,282,757.28/935,206
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726,160.10

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