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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948,665.32, 1,423,205.74 and 274,774.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948,665.32, 1,423,205.74 and 274,774.07 is: 412,221.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948,665.32 : 1,423,205.74 = 274,774.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948,665.32/1,423,205.74 = 274,774.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948,665.32x = 1,423,205.74 × 274,774.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948,665.32x = 391,060,037,528.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,060,037,528.64/948,665.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412,221.29

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