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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944,687.96, 1,416,768.44 and 261,410.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944,687.96, 1,416,768.44 and 261,410.24 is: 392,042.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944,687.96 : 1,416,768.44 = 261,410.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944,687.96/1,416,768.44 = 261,410.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944,687.96x = 1,416,768.44 × 261,410.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944,687.96x = 370,357,777,924.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,357,777,924.83/944,687.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392,042.45

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