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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957,965.49, 1,436,530.97 and 274,701.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957,965.49, 1,436,530.97 and 274,701.38 is: 411,932.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957,965.49 : 1,436,530.97 = 274,701.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957,965.49/1,436,530.97 = 274,701.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957,965.49x = 1,436,530.97 × 274,701.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957,965.49x = 394,617,033,375.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,617,033,375.84/957,965.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411,932.41

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