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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949,411.80, 1,424,803.77 and 373,120.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949,411.80, 1,424,803.77 and 373,120.83 is: 559,950.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949,411.80 : 1,424,803.77 = 373,120.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949,411.80/1,424,803.77 = 373,120.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949,411.80x = 1,424,803.77 × 373,120.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949,411.80x = 531,623,965,249.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,623,965,249.53/949,411.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559,950.87

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