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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956,302.69, 1,434,643.32 and 273,195.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956,302.69, 1,434,643.32 and 273,195.44 is: 409,847.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956,302.69 : 1,434,643.32 = 273,195.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956,302.69/1,434,643.32 = 273,195.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956,302.69x = 1,434,643.32 × 273,195.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956,302.69x = 391,938,005,877.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,938,005,877.24/956,302.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409,847.23

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