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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938,078.72, 1,406,993.69 and 264,212.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938,078.72, 1,406,993.69 and 264,212.99 is: 396,284.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938,078.72 : 1,406,993.69 = 264,212.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938,078.72/1,406,993.69 = 264,212.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938,078.72x = 1,406,993.69 × 264,212.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938,078.72x = 371,746,008,647.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,746,008,647.82/938,078.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396,284.45

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