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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936,801, 1,405,240.38 and 271,953

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936,801, 1,405,240.38 and 271,953 is: 407,940.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936,801 : 1,405,240.38 = 271,953 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936,801/1,405,240.38 = 271,953/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936,801x = 1,405,240.38 × 271,953
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936,801x = 382,159,337,062.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,159,337,062.14/936,801
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407,940.79

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