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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950,844.52, 1,426,514.79 and 276,910.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950,844.52, 1,426,514.79 and 276,910.85 is: 415,438.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950,844.52 : 1,426,514.79 = 276,910.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950,844.52/1,426,514.79 = 276,910.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950,844.52x = 1,426,514.79 × 276,910.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950,844.52x = 395,017,427,641.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,017,427,641.17/950,844.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415,438.51

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