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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950,012.85, 1,425,112.83 and 276,100.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950,012.85, 1,425,112.83 and 276,100.04 is: 414,177.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950,012.85 : 1,425,112.83 = 276,100.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950,012.85/1,425,112.83 = 276,100.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950,012.85x = 1,425,112.83 × 276,100.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950,012.85x = 393,473,707,586.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,473,707,586.12/950,012.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414,177.25

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