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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950,282.82, 1,425,647.70 and 276,379.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950,282.82, 1,425,647.70 and 276,379.02 is: 414,633.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950,282.82 : 1,425,647.70 = 276,379.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950,282.82/1,425,647.70 = 276,379.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950,282.82x = 1,425,647.70 × 276,379.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950,282.82x = 394,019,114,191.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,019,114,191.25/950,282.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414,633.52

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