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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951,279.41, 1,426,945.08 and 277,344.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951,279.41, 1,426,945.08 and 277,344.42 is: 416,024.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951,279.41 : 1,426,945.08 = 277,344.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951,279.41/1,426,945.08 = 277,344.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951,279.41x = 1,426,945.08 × 277,344.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951,279.41x = 395,755,255,584.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,755,255,584.45/951,279.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416,024.20

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