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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937,333, 1,406,239.26 and 272,485

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937,333, 1,406,239.26 and 272,485 is: 408,797.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937,333 : 1,406,239.26 = 272,485 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937,333/1,406,239.26 = 272,485/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937,333x = 1,406,239.26 × 272,485
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937,333x = 383,179,104,761.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,179,104,761.10/937,333
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408,797.20

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