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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956,439.02, 1,434,847.70 and 273,332.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956,439.02, 1,434,847.70 and 273,332.00 is: 410,052.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956,439.02 : 1,434,847.70 = 273,332.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956,439.02/1,434,847.70 = 273,332.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956,439.02x = 1,434,847.70 × 273,332.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956,439.02x = 392,189,795,806.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,189,795,806.85/956,439.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410,052.06

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