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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940,969.20, 1,411,507.89 and 266,997.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940,969.20, 1,411,507.89 and 266,997.78 is: 400,512.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940,969.20 : 1,411,507.89 = 266,997.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940,969.20/1,411,507.89 = 266,997.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940,969.20x = 1,411,507.89 × 266,997.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940,969.20x = 376,869,473,082.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,869,473,082.48/940,969.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400,512.02

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