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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949,161.02, 1,423,448.15 and 275,291.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949,161.02, 1,423,448.15 and 275,291.91 is: 412,852.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949,161.02 : 1,423,448.15 = 275,291.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949,161.02/1,423,448.15 = 275,291.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949,161.02x = 1,423,448.15 × 275,291.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949,161.02x = 391,863,758,623.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,863,758,623.01/949,161.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412,852.77

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