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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949,678.58, 1,424,591.64 and 275,771.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949,678.58, 1,424,591.64 and 275,771.00 is: 413,677.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949,678.58 : 1,424,591.64 = 275,771.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949,678.58/1,424,591.64 = 275,771.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949,678.58x = 1,424,591.64 × 275,771.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949,678.58x = 392,861,054,031.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,861,054,031.48/949,678.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413,677.92

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