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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947,284.44, 1,421,021.43 and 273,382.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947,284.44, 1,421,021.43 and 273,382.26 is: 410,100.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947,284.44 : 1,421,021.43 = 273,382.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947,284.44/1,421,021.43 = 273,382.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947,284.44x = 1,421,021.43 × 273,382.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947,284.44x = 388,482,050,041.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,482,050,041.83/947,284.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410,100.74

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