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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950,905.56, 1,426,579.14 and 277,002.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950,905.56, 1,426,579.14 and 277,002.84 is: 415,568.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950,905.56 : 1,426,579.14 = 277,002.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950,905.56/1,426,579.14 = 277,002.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950,905.56x = 1,426,579.14 × 277,002.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950,905.56x = 395,166,473,264.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,166,473,264.76/950,905.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415,568.58

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