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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949,924.95, 1,424,961.24 and 276,015.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949,924.95, 1,424,961.24 and 276,015.94 is: 414,045.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949,924.95 : 1,424,961.24 = 276,015.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949,924.95/1,424,961.24 = 276,015.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949,924.95x = 1,424,961.24 × 276,015.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949,924.95x = 393,312,012,559.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,312,012,559.76/949,924.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414,045.35

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