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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951,280.41, 1,426,946.58 and 277,345.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951,280.41, 1,426,946.58 and 277,345.42 is: 416,025.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951,280.41 : 1,426,946.58 = 277,345.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951,280.41/1,426,946.58 = 277,345.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951,280.41x = 1,426,946.58 × 277,345.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951,280.41x = 395,757,098,547.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,757,098,547.66/951,280.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416,025.70

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