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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937,332.50, 1,406,238.51 and 272,484.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937,332.50, 1,406,238.51 and 272,484.50 is: 408,796.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937,332.50 : 1,406,238.51 = 272,484.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937,332.50/1,406,238.51 = 272,484.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937,332.50x = 1,406,238.51 × 272,484.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937,332.50x = 383,178,197,278.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,178,197,278.10/937,332.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408,796.45

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