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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949,339.65, 1,423,787.97 and 275,240.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949,339.65, 1,423,787.97 and 275,240.04 is: 412,795.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949,339.65 : 1,423,787.97 = 275,240.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949,339.65/1,423,787.97 = 275,240.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949,339.65x = 1,423,787.97 × 275,240.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949,339.65x = 391,883,457,814.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,883,457,814.32/949,339.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412,795.84

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