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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936,901, 1,405,390.38 and 272,053

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936,901, 1,405,390.38 and 272,053 is: 408,090.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936,901 : 1,405,390.38 = 272,053 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936,901/1,405,390.38 = 272,053/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936,901x = 1,405,390.38 × 272,053
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936,901x = 382,340,669,050.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,340,669,050.14/936,901
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408,090.79

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