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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949,491.65, 1,424,013.92 and 275,395.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949,491.65, 1,424,013.92 and 275,395.07 is: 413,027.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949,491.65 : 1,424,013.92 = 275,395.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949,491.65/1,424,013.92 = 275,395.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949,491.65x = 1,424,013.92 × 275,395.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949,491.65x = 392,166,411,802.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,166,411,802.40/949,491.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413,027.76

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