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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948,452.61, 1,422,753.18 and 274,544.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948,452.61, 1,422,753.18 and 274,544.06 is: 411,837.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948,452.61 : 1,422,753.18 = 274,544.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948,452.61/1,422,753.18 = 274,544.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948,452.61x = 1,422,753.18 × 274,544.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948,452.61x = 390,608,427,301.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,608,427,301.35/948,452.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411,837.58

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