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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951,371.86, 1,426,919.41 and 277,272.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951,371.86, 1,426,919.41 and 277,272.20 is: 415,867.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951,371.86 : 1,426,919.41 = 277,272.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951,371.86/1,426,919.41 = 277,272.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951,371.86x = 1,426,919.41 × 277,272.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951,371.86x = 395,645,082,647.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,645,082,647.04/951,371.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415,867.97

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