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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951,316.56, 1,426,822.89 and 277,240.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951,316.56, 1,426,822.89 and 277,240.17 is: 415,815.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951,316.56 : 1,426,822.89 = 277,240.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951,316.56/1,426,822.89 = 277,240.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951,316.56x = 1,426,822.89 × 277,240.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951,316.56x = 395,572,620,583.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,572,620,583.49/951,316.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415,815.97

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