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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936,877, 1,405,354.38 and 272,029

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936,877, 1,405,354.38 and 272,029 is: 408,054.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936,877 : 1,405,354.38 = 272,029 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936,877/1,405,354.38 = 272,029/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936,877x = 1,405,354.38 × 272,029
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936,877x = 382,297,146,637.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,297,146,637.02/936,877
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408,054.79

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