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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950,819.12, 1,426,533.49 and 276,940.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950,819.12, 1,426,533.49 and 276,940.94 is: 415,500.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950,819.12 : 1,426,533.49 = 276,940.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950,819.12/1,426,533.49 = 276,940.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950,819.12x = 1,426,533.49 × 276,940.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950,819.12x = 395,065,518,875.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,065,518,875.59/950,819.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415,500.18

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