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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939,371.83, 1,409,149.98 and 265,458.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939,371.83, 1,409,149.98 and 265,458.31 is: 398,213.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939,371.83 : 1,409,149.98 = 265,458.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939,371.83/1,409,149.98 = 265,458.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939,371.83x = 1,409,149.98 × 265,458.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939,371.83x = 374,070,568,704.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,070,568,704.46/939,371.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398,213.53

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