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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949,060.31, 1,423,297.52 and 275,191.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949,060.31, 1,423,297.52 and 275,191.28 is: 412,701.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949,060.31 : 1,423,297.52 = 275,191.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949,060.31/1,423,297.52 = 275,191.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949,060.31x = 1,423,297.52 × 275,191.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949,060.31x = 391,679,057,857.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,679,057,857.18/949,060.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412,701.97

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