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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947,012.81, 1,420,729.11 and 273,041.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947,012.81, 1,420,729.11 and 273,041.51 is: 409,622.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947,012.81 : 1,420,729.11 = 273,041.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947,012.81/1,420,729.11 = 273,041.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947,012.81x = 1,420,729.11 × 273,041.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947,012.81x = 387,918,014,391.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,918,014,391.71/947,012.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409,622.78

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