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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937,338, 1,406,246.76 and 272,490

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937,338, 1,406,246.76 and 272,490 is: 408,804.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937,338 : 1,406,246.76 = 272,490 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937,338/1,406,246.76 = 272,490/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937,338x = 1,406,246.76 × 272,490
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937,338x = 383,188,179,632.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,188,179,632.40/937,338
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408,804.70

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