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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949,769.40, 1,424,430.48 and 275,672.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949,769.40, 1,424,430.48 and 275,672.88 is: 413,444.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949,769.40 : 1,424,430.48 = 275,672.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949,769.40/1,424,430.48 = 275,672.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949,769.40x = 1,424,430.48 × 275,672.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949,769.40x = 392,676,852,781.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,676,852,781.38/949,769.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413,444.41

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