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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949,335.66, 1,423,781.98 and 275,236.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949,335.66, 1,423,781.98 and 275,236.04 is: 412,789.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949,335.66 : 1,423,781.98 = 275,236.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949,335.66/1,423,781.98 = 275,236.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949,335.66x = 1,423,781.98 × 275,236.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949,335.66x = 391,876,113,998.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,876,113,998.56/949,335.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412,789.84

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