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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958,164, 1,436,828.68 and 274,900.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958,164, 1,436,828.68 and 274,900.08 is: 412,230.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958,164 : 1,436,828.68 = 274,900.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958,164/1,436,828.68 = 274,900.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958,164x = 1,436,828.68 × 274,900.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958,164x = 394,984,319,078.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,984,319,078.29/958,164
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412,230.39

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