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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951,312.30, 1,426,816.55 and 277,235.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951,312.30, 1,426,816.55 and 277,235.97 is: 415,809.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951,312.30 : 1,426,816.55 = 277,235.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951,312.30/1,426,816.55 = 277,235.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951,312.30x = 1,426,816.55 × 277,235.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951,312.30x = 395,564,865,593.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,564,865,593.83/951,312.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415,809.68

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