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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949,664.58, 1,424,570.64 and 275,757

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949,664.58, 1,424,570.64 and 275,757 is: 413,656.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949,664.58 : 1,424,570.64 = 275,757 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949,664.58/1,424,570.64 = 275,757/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949,664.58x = 1,424,570.64 × 275,757
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949,664.58x = 392,835,325,974.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,835,325,974.48/949,664.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413,656.92

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