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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951,278.34, 1,426,943.49 and 277,343.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951,278.34, 1,426,943.49 and 277,343.36 is: 416,022.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951,278.34 : 1,426,943.49 = 277,343.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951,278.34/1,426,943.49 = 277,343.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951,278.34x = 1,426,943.49 × 277,343.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951,278.34x = 395,753,299,223.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,753,299,223.01/951,278.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416,022.61

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