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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950,530.38, 1,425,861.17 and 276,617.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950,530.38, 1,425,861.17 and 276,617.26 is: 414,944.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950,530.38 : 1,425,861.17 = 276,617.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950,530.38/1,425,861.17 = 276,617.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950,530.38x = 1,425,861.17 × 276,617.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950,530.38x = 394,417,809,985.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,417,809,985.79/950,530.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414,944.98

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