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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940,960.45, 1,411,494.77 and 266,989.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940,960.45, 1,411,494.77 and 266,989.02 is: 400,498.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940,960.45 : 1,411,494.77 = 266,989.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940,960.45/1,411,494.77 = 266,989.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940,960.45x = 1,411,494.77 × 266,989.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940,960.45x = 376,853,605,377.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,853,605,377.43/940,960.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400,498.88

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