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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947,526.69, 1,421,080.63 and 273,461.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947,526.69, 1,421,080.63 and 273,461.35 is: 410,131.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947,526.69 : 1,421,080.63 = 273,461.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947,526.69/1,421,080.63 = 273,461.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947,526.69x = 1,421,080.63 × 273,461.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947,526.69x = 388,610,627,538.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,610,627,538.65/947,526.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410,131.59

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