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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936,898, 1,405,385.88 and 272,050

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936,898, 1,405,385.88 and 272,050 is: 408,086.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936,898 : 1,405,385.88 = 272,050 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936,898/1,405,385.88 = 272,050/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936,898x = 1,405,385.88 × 272,050
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936,898x = 382,335,228,654
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,335,228,654/936,898
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408,086.29

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