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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951,279.91, 1,426,945.83 and 277,344.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951,279.91, 1,426,945.83 and 277,344.92 is: 416,024.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951,279.91 : 1,426,945.83 = 277,344.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951,279.91/1,426,945.83 = 277,344.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951,279.91x = 1,426,945.83 × 277,344.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951,279.91x = 395,756,177,065.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,756,177,065.68/951,279.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416,024.95

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