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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951,306.09, 1,426,807.23 and 277,229.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951,306.09, 1,426,807.23 and 277,229.72 is: 415,800.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951,306.09 : 1,426,807.23 = 277,229.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951,306.09/1,426,807.23 = 277,229.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951,306.09x = 1,426,807.23 × 277,229.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951,306.09x = 395,553,361,732.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,553,361,732.84/951,306.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415,800.30

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