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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955,986.47, 1,434,027.35 and 272,974.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955,986.47, 1,434,027.35 and 272,974.63 is: 409,475.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955,986.47 : 1,434,027.35 = 272,974.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955,986.47/1,434,027.35 = 272,974.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955,986.47x = 1,434,027.35 × 272,974.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955,986.47x = 391,453,085,276.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,453,085,276.13/955,986.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409,475.55

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