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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951,282.66, 1,426,949.97 and 277,347.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951,282.66, 1,426,949.97 and 277,347.69 is: 416,029.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951,282.66 : 1,426,949.97 = 277,347.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951,282.66/1,426,949.97 = 277,347.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951,282.66x = 1,426,949.97 × 277,347.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951,282.66x = 395,761,277,925.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,761,277,925.07/951,282.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416,029.11

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