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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936,644.38, 1,404,808.35 and 262,571.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936,644.38, 1,404,808.35 and 262,571.02 is: 393,812.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936,644.38 : 1,404,808.35 = 262,571.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936,644.38/1,404,808.35 = 262,571.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936,644.38x = 1,404,808.35 × 262,571.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936,644.38x = 368,861,961,364.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,861,961,364.02/936,644.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393,812.18

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