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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936,795.50, 1,405,232.13 and 271,947.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936,795.50, 1,405,232.13 and 271,947.50 is: 407,932.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936,795.50 : 1,405,232.13 = 271,947.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936,795.50/1,405,232.13 = 271,947.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936,795.50x = 1,405,232.13 × 271,947.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936,795.50x = 382,149,364,673.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,149,364,673.18/936,795.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407,932.54

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