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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949,611.60, 1,424,558.16 and 275,698.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949,611.60, 1,424,558.16 and 275,698.44 is: 413,588.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949,611.60 : 1,424,558.16 = 275,698.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949,611.60/1,424,558.16 = 275,698.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949,611.60x = 1,424,558.16 × 275,698.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949,611.60x = 392,748,462,401.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,748,462,401.27/949,611.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413,588.53

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