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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948,181.90, 1,422,059.40 and 274,113.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948,181.90, 1,422,059.40 and 274,113.01 is: 411,107.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948,181.90 : 1,422,059.40 = 274,113.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948,181.90/1,422,059.40 = 274,113.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948,181.90x = 1,422,059.40 × 274,113.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948,181.90x = 389,804,982,532.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,804,982,532.79/948,181.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411,107.81

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