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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950,899.60, 1,426,415.02 and 276,986.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950,899.60, 1,426,415.02 and 276,986.50 is: 415,498.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950,899.60 : 1,426,415.02 = 276,986.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950,899.60/1,426,415.02 = 276,986.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950,899.60x = 1,426,415.02 × 276,986.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950,899.60x = 395,097,703,937.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,097,703,937.23/950,899.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415,498.86

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