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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937,009, 1,405,552.38 and 272,161

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937,009, 1,405,552.38 and 272,161 is: 408,252.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937,009 : 1,405,552.38 = 272,161 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937,009/1,405,552.38 = 272,161/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937,009x = 1,405,552.38 × 272,161
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937,009x = 382,536,541,293.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,536,541,293.18/937,009
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408,252.79

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