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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939,538.26, 1,409,130.27 and 265,614.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939,538.26, 1,409,130.27 and 265,614.21 is: 398,371.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939,538.26 : 1,409,130.27 = 265,614.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939,538.26/1,409,130.27 = 265,614.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939,538.26x = 1,409,130.27 × 265,614.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939,538.26x = 374,285,023,453.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,285,023,453.14/939,538.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398,371.24

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