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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936,902, 1,405,391.88 and 272,054

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936,902, 1,405,391.88 and 272,054 is: 408,092.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936,902 : 1,405,391.88 = 272,054 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936,902/1,405,391.88 = 272,054/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936,902x = 1,405,391.88 × 272,054
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936,902x = 382,342,482,521.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,342,482,521.52/936,902
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408,092.29

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