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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937,332, 1,406,237.76 and 272,484

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937,332, 1,406,237.76 and 272,484 is: 408,795.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937,332 : 1,406,237.76 = 272,484 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937,332/1,406,237.76 = 272,484/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937,332x = 1,406,237.76 × 272,484
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937,332x = 383,177,289,795.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,177,289,795.84/937,332
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408,795.70

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