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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950,623.84, 1,425,864 and 276,710.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950,623.84, 1,425,864 and 276,710.40 is: 415,044.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950,623.84 : 1,425,864 = 276,710.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950,623.84/1,425,864 = 276,710.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950,623.84x = 1,425,864 × 276,710.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950,623.84x = 394,551,397,785.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,551,397,785.60/950,623.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415,044.71

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