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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950,056.92, 1,424,749.25 and 275,998.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950,056.92, 1,424,749.25 and 275,998.01 is: 413,899.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950,056.92 : 1,424,749.25 = 275,998.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950,056.92/1,424,749.25 = 275,998.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950,056.92x = 1,424,749.25 × 275,998.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950,056.92x = 393,227,951,315.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,227,951,315.24/950,056.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413,899.36

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