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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949,757.76, 1,424,637.96 and 275,841

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949,757.76, 1,424,637.96 and 275,841 is: 413,761.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949,757.76 : 1,424,637.96 = 275,841 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949,757.76/1,424,637.96 = 275,841/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949,757.76x = 1,424,637.96 × 275,841
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949,757.76x = 392,973,558,489.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,973,558,489.96/949,757.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413,761.88

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