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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941,829.96, 1,412,744.88 and 276,981.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941,829.96, 1,412,744.88 and 276,981.96 is: 415,472.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941,829.96 : 1,412,744.88 = 276,981.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941,829.96/1,412,744.88 = 276,981.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941,829.96x = 1,412,744.88 × 276,981.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941,829.96x = 391,304,845,842.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,304,845,842.37/941,829.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415,472.92

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