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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948,911.91, 1,423,440.90 and 275,002.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948,911.91, 1,423,440.90 and 275,002.44 is: 412,524.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948,911.91 : 1,423,440.90 = 275,002.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948,911.91/1,423,440.90 = 275,002.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948,911.91x = 1,423,440.90 × 275,002.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948,911.91x = 391,449,720,695.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,449,720,695.80/948,911.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412,524.83

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