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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937,107, 1,405,699.38 and 272,259

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937,107, 1,405,699.38 and 272,259 is: 408,399.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937,107 : 1,405,699.38 = 272,259 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937,107/1,405,699.38 = 272,259/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937,107x = 1,405,699.38 × 272,259
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937,107x = 382,714,307,499.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,714,307,499.42/937,107
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408,399.80

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