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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950,673.28, 1,425,938.64 and 276,759.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950,673.28, 1,425,938.64 and 276,759.76 is: 415,118.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950,673.28 : 1,425,938.64 = 276,759.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950,673.28/1,425,938.64 = 276,759.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950,673.28x = 1,425,938.64 × 276,759.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950,673.28x = 394,642,435,781.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,642,435,781.13/950,673.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415,118.89

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