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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951,278.66, 1,426,943.96 and 277,343.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951,278.66, 1,426,943.96 and 277,343.67 is: 416,023.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951,278.66 : 1,426,943.96 = 277,343.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951,278.66/1,426,943.96 = 277,343.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951,278.66x = 1,426,943.96 × 277,343.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951,278.66x = 395,753,874,750.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,753,874,750.73/951,278.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416,023.08

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