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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951,277.66, 1,426,942.46 and 277,342.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951,277.66, 1,426,942.46 and 277,342.67 is: 416,021.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951,277.66 : 1,426,942.46 = 277,342.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951,277.66/1,426,942.46 = 277,342.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951,277.66x = 1,426,942.46 × 277,342.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951,277.66x = 395,752,031,792.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,752,031,792.77/951,277.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416,021.58

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