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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949,768.86, 1,424,532.97 and 266,717.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949,768.86, 1,424,532.97 and 266,717.73 is: 400,042.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949,768.86 : 1,424,532.97 = 266,717.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949,768.86/1,424,532.97 = 266,717.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949,768.86x = 1,424,532.97 × 266,717.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949,768.86x = 379,948,200,068.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,948,200,068.56/949,768.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400,042.81

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