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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951,280.91, 1,426,947.33 and 277,345.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951,280.91, 1,426,947.33 and 277,345.92 is: 416,026.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951,280.91 : 1,426,947.33 = 277,345.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951,280.91/1,426,947.33 = 277,345.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951,280.91x = 1,426,947.33 × 277,345.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951,280.91x = 395,758,020,030.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,758,020,030.39/951,280.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416,026.45

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