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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956,464.73, 1,434,886.37 and 273,357.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956,464.73, 1,434,886.37 and 273,357.71 is: 410,090.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956,464.73 : 1,434,886.37 = 273,357.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956,464.73/1,434,886.37 = 273,357.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956,464.73x = 1,434,886.37 × 273,357.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956,464.73x = 392,237,252,213.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,237,252,213.41/956,464.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410,090.66

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