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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956,449.96, 1,434,864.14 and 273,342.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956,449.96, 1,434,864.14 and 273,342.94 is: 410,068.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956,449.96 : 1,434,864.14 = 273,342.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956,449.96/1,434,864.14 = 273,342.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956,449.96x = 1,434,864.14 × 273,342.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956,449.96x = 392,209,986,670.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,209,986,670.44/956,449.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410,068.48

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