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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949,969.96, 1,425,048.40 and 276,057.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949,969.96, 1,425,048.40 and 276,057.16 is: 414,112.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949,969.96 : 1,425,048.40 = 276,057.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949,969.96/1,425,048.40 = 276,057.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949,969.96x = 1,425,048.40 × 276,057.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949,969.96x = 393,394,814,166.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,394,814,166.54/949,969.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414,112.90

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