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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950,821.12, 1,426,536.49 and 276,942.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950,821.12, 1,426,536.49 and 276,942.94 is: 415,503.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950,821.12 : 1,426,536.49 = 276,942.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950,821.12/1,426,536.49 = 276,942.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950,821.12x = 1,426,536.49 × 276,942.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950,821.12x = 395,069,209,557.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,069,209,557.88/950,821.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415,503.19

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