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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949,334.16, 1,423,779.74 and 275,234.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949,334.16, 1,423,779.74 and 275,234.54 is: 412,787.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949,334.16 : 1,423,779.74 = 275,234.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949,334.16/1,423,779.74 = 275,234.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949,334.16x = 1,423,779.74 × 275,234.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949,334.16x = 391,873,360,424.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,873,360,424.05/949,334.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412,787.59

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