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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951,370.85, 1,426,917.90 and 277,271.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951,370.85, 1,426,917.90 and 277,271.20 is: 415,866.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951,370.85 : 1,426,917.90 = 277,271.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951,370.85/1,426,917.90 = 277,271.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951,370.85x = 1,426,917.90 × 277,271.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951,370.85x = 395,643,241,257.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,643,241,257.89/951,370.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415,866.47

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