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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949,491.15, 1,424,013.17 and 275,394.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949,491.15, 1,424,013.17 and 275,394.57 is: 413,027.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949,491.15 : 1,424,013.17 = 275,394.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949,491.15/1,424,013.17 = 275,394.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949,491.15x = 1,424,013.17 × 275,394.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949,491.15x = 392,165,493,249.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,165,493,249.51/949,491.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413,027.01

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