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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949,161.52, 1,423,448.90 and 275,292.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949,161.52, 1,423,448.90 and 275,292.35 is: 412,853.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949,161.52 : 1,423,448.90 = 275,292.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949,161.52/1,423,448.90 = 275,292.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949,161.52x = 1,423,448.90 × 275,292.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949,161.52x = 391,864,586,356.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,864,586,356.90/949,161.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412,853.43

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