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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937,335, 1,406,242.26 and 272,487

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937,335, 1,406,242.26 and 272,487 is: 408,800.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937,335 : 1,406,242.26 = 272,487 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937,335/1,406,242.26 = 272,487/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937,335x = 1,406,242.26 × 272,487
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937,335x = 383,182,734,700.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,182,734,700.62/937,335
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408,800.20

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