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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950,358.93, 1,425,779.91 and 276,440.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950,358.93, 1,425,779.91 and 276,440.24 is: 414,730.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950,358.93 : 1,425,779.91 = 276,440.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950,358.93/1,425,779.91 = 276,440.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950,358.93x = 1,425,779.91 × 276,440.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950,358.93x = 394,142,933,378.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,142,933,378.68/950,358.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414,730.60

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