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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951,308.38, 1,426,810.67 and 277,232.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951,308.38, 1,426,810.67 and 277,232.01 is: 415,803.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951,308.38 : 1,426,810.67 = 277,232.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951,308.38/1,426,810.67 = 277,232.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951,308.38x = 1,426,810.67 × 277,232.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951,308.38x = 395,557,581,413.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,557,581,413.33/951,308.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415,803.74

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