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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949,883.67, 1,424,527.53 and 276,011.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949,883.67, 1,424,527.53 and 276,011.57 is: 413,930.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949,883.67 : 1,424,527.53 = 276,011.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949,883.67/1,424,527.53 = 276,011.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949,883.67x = 1,424,527.53 × 276,011.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949,883.67x = 393,186,072,940.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,186,072,940.88/949,883.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413,930.76

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