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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951,279.16, 1,426,944.71 and 277,344.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951,279.16, 1,426,944.71 and 277,344.17 is: 416,023.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951,279.16 : 1,426,944.71 = 277,344.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951,279.16/1,426,944.71 = 277,344.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951,279.16x = 1,426,944.71 × 277,344.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951,279.16x = 395,754,796,230.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,754,796,230.84/951,279.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416,023.83

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