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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950,904.60, 1,426,422.52 and 276,991.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950,904.60, 1,426,422.52 and 276,991.50 is: 415,506.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950,904.60 : 1,426,422.52 = 276,991.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950,904.60/1,426,422.52 = 276,991.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950,904.60x = 1,426,422.52 × 276,991.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950,904.60x = 395,106,913,448.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,106,913,448.58/950,904.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415,506.36

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