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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958,141.48, 1,436,794.98 and 274,877.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958,141.48, 1,436,794.98 and 274,877.58 is: 412,196.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958,141.48 : 1,436,794.98 = 274,877.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958,141.48/1,436,794.98 = 274,877.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958,141.48x = 1,436,794.98 × 274,877.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958,141.48x = 394,942,721,612.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,942,721,612.06/958,141.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412,196.66

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