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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937,627.33, 1,406,479.97 and 272,779.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937,627.33, 1,406,479.97 and 272,779.33 is: 409,180.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937,627.33 : 1,406,479.97 = 272,779.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937,627.33/1,406,479.97 = 272,779.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937,627.33x = 1,406,479.97 × 272,779.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937,627.33x = 383,658,662,511.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,658,662,511.12/937,627.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409,180.33

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