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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951,278.91, 1,426,944.33 and 277,343.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951,278.91, 1,426,944.33 and 277,343.92 is: 416,023.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951,278.91 : 1,426,944.33 = 277,343.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951,278.91/1,426,944.33 = 277,343.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951,278.91x = 1,426,944.33 × 277,343.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951,278.91x = 395,754,335,887.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,754,335,887.65/951,278.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416,023.45

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