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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949,230.26, 1,424,178.31 and 275,352.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949,230.26, 1,424,178.31 and 275,352.00 is: 413,124.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949,230.26 : 1,424,178.31 = 275,352.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949,230.26/1,424,178.31 = 275,352.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949,230.26x = 1,424,178.31 × 275,352.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949,230.26x = 392,150,337,517.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,150,337,517.47/949,230.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413,124.57

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