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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950,226.80, 1,425,479.19 and 276,220.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950,226.80, 1,425,479.19 and 276,220.53 is: 414,371.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950,226.80 : 1,425,479.19 = 276,220.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950,226.80/1,425,479.19 = 276,220.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950,226.80x = 1,425,479.19 × 276,220.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950,226.80x = 393,746,617,365.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,746,617,365.77/950,226.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414,371.20

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