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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949,336.41, 1,423,783.11 and 275,236.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949,336.41, 1,423,783.11 and 275,236.79 is: 412,790.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949,336.41 : 1,423,783.11 = 275,236.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949,336.41/1,423,783.11 = 275,236.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949,336.41x = 1,423,783.11 × 275,236.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949,336.41x = 391,877,492,852.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,877,492,852.62/949,336.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412,790.97

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