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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951,281.13, 1,426,947.66 and 277,346.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951,281.13, 1,426,947.66 and 277,346.14 is: 416,026.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951,281.13 : 1,426,947.66 = 277,346.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951,281.13/1,426,947.66 = 277,346.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951,281.13x = 1,426,947.66 × 277,346.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951,281.13x = 395,758,425,483.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,758,425,483.03/951,281.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416,026.78

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