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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942,937.47, 1,414,428.21 and 269,079.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942,937.47, 1,414,428.21 and 269,079.03 is: 403,624.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942,937.47 : 1,414,428.21 = 269,079.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942,937.47/1,414,428.21 = 269,079.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942,937.47x = 1,414,428.21 × 269,079.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942,937.47x = 380,592,970,751.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,592,970,751.44/942,937.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,624.82

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