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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937,108, 1,405,700.88 and 272,260

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937,108, 1,405,700.88 and 272,260 is: 408,401.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937,108 : 1,405,700.88 = 272,260 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937,108/1,405,700.88 = 272,260/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937,108x = 1,405,700.88 × 272,260
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937,108x = 382,716,121,588.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,716,121,588.80/937,108
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408,401.30

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