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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951,343.84, 1,427,253.90 and 277,425.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951,343.84, 1,427,253.90 and 277,425.21 is: 416,207.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951,343.84 : 1,427,253.90 = 277,425.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951,343.84/1,427,253.90 = 277,425.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951,343.84x = 1,427,253.90 × 277,425.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951,343.84x = 395,956,217,242.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,956,217,242.68/951,343.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416,207.26

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