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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951,371.36, 1,426,918.66 and 277,271.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951,371.36, 1,426,918.66 and 277,271.70 is: 415,867.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951,371.36 : 1,426,918.66 = 277,271.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951,371.36/1,426,918.66 = 277,271.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951,371.36x = 1,426,918.66 × 277,271.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951,371.36x = 395,644,161,233.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,644,161,233.56/951,371.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415,867.22

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