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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940,036.68, 1,410,114.99 and 266,171.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940,036.68, 1,410,114.99 and 266,171.10 is: 399,273.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940,036.68 : 1,410,114.99 = 266,171.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940,036.68/1,410,114.99 = 266,171.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940,036.68x = 1,410,114.99 × 266,171.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940,036.68x = 375,331,858,014.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,331,858,014.79/940,036.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399,273.63

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