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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936,804.78, 1,405,246.02 and 271,956.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936,804.78, 1,405,246.02 and 271,956.78 is: 407,946.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936,804.78 : 1,405,246.02 = 271,956.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936,804.78/1,405,246.02 = 271,956.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936,804.78x = 1,405,246.02 × 271,956.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936,804.78x = 382,166,182,707.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,166,182,707.02/936,804.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407,946.45

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