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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949,333.66, 1,423,778.99 and 275,234.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949,333.66, 1,423,778.99 and 275,234.04 is: 412,786.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949,333.66 : 1,423,778.99 = 275,234.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949,333.66/1,423,778.99 = 275,234.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949,333.66x = 1,423,778.99 × 275,234.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949,333.66x = 391,872,442,108.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,872,442,108.65/949,333.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412,786.84

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