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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955,253.34, 1,432,719.08 and 272,092.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955,253.34, 1,432,719.08 and 272,092.14 is: 408,092.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955,253.34 : 1,432,719.08 = 272,092.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955,253.34/1,432,719.08 = 272,092.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955,253.34x = 1,432,719.08 × 272,092.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955,253.34x = 389,831,599,135.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,831,599,135.57/955,253.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408,092.37

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