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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949,492.15, 1,424,014.67 and 275,395.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949,492.15, 1,424,014.67 and 275,395.57 is: 413,028.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949,492.15 : 1,424,014.67 = 275,395.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949,492.15/1,424,014.67 = 275,395.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949,492.15x = 1,424,014.67 × 275,395.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949,492.15x = 392,167,330,356.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,167,330,356.03/949,492.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413,028.51

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