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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947,898.84, 1,421,850.96 and 274,035

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947,898.84, 1,421,850.96 and 274,035 is: 411,053.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947,898.84 : 1,421,850.96 = 274,035 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947,898.84/1,421,850.96 = 274,035/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947,898.84x = 1,421,850.96 × 274,035
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947,898.84x = 389,636,927,823.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,636,927,823.60/947,898.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411,053.28

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