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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949,044.83, 1,423,525.73 and 275,111.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949,044.83, 1,423,525.73 and 275,111.46 is: 412,655.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949,044.83 : 1,423,525.73 = 275,111.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949,044.83/1,423,525.73 = 275,111.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949,044.83x = 1,423,525.73 × 275,111.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949,044.83x = 391,628,240,552.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,628,240,552.31/949,044.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412,655.16

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