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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950,052.41, 1,424,742.51 and 275,993.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950,052.41, 1,424,742.51 and 275,993.49 is: 413,892.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950,052.41 : 1,424,742.51 = 275,993.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950,052.41/1,424,742.51 = 275,993.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950,052.41x = 1,424,742.51 × 275,993.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950,052.41x = 393,219,664,064.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,219,664,064.02/950,052.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413,892.60

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