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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949,767.86, 1,424,531.48 and 266,716.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949,767.86, 1,424,531.48 and 266,716.73 is: 400,041.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949,767.86 : 1,424,531.48 = 266,716.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949,767.86/1,424,531.48 = 266,716.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949,767.86x = 1,424,531.48 × 266,716.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949,767.86x = 379,946,369,671.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,946,369,671.42/949,767.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400,041.30

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