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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949,668.12, 1,424,575.98 and 275,760.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949,668.12, 1,424,575.98 and 275,760.36 is: 413,661.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949,668.12 : 1,424,575.98 = 275,760.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949,668.12/1,424,575.98 = 275,760.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949,668.12x = 1,424,575.98 × 275,760.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949,668.12x = 392,841,585,092.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,841,585,092.15/949,668.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413,661.97

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