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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951,370.38, 1,427,265.50 and 277,504.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951,370.38, 1,427,265.50 and 277,504.41 is: 416,317.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951,370.38 : 1,427,265.50 = 277,504.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951,370.38/1,427,265.50 = 277,504.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951,370.38x = 1,427,265.50 × 277,504.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951,370.38x = 396,072,474,455.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,072,474,455.58/951,370.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416,317.85

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