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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949,677.08, 1,424,589.39 and 275,769.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949,677.08, 1,424,589.39 and 275,769.50 is: 413,675.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949,677.08 : 1,424,589.39 = 275,769.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949,677.08/1,424,589.39 = 275,769.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949,677.08x = 1,424,589.39 × 275,769.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949,677.08x = 392,858,296,662.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,858,296,662.66/949,677.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413,675.67

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