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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938,278.08, 1,407,326.94 and 264,348.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938,278.08, 1,407,326.94 and 264,348.54 is: 396,497.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938,278.08 : 1,407,326.94 = 264,348.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938,278.08/1,407,326.94 = 264,348.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938,278.08x = 1,407,326.94 × 264,348.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938,278.08x = 372,024,821,891.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,024,821,891.67/938,278.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396,497.40

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