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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951,279.34, 1,426,944.99 and 277,344.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951,279.34, 1,426,944.99 and 277,344.36 is: 416,024.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951,279.34 : 1,426,944.99 = 277,344.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951,279.34/1,426,944.99 = 277,344.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951,279.34x = 1,426,944.99 × 277,344.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951,279.34x = 395,755,145,006.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,755,145,006.76/951,279.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416,024.11

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