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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951,373.27, 1,427,269.83 and 277,507.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951,373.27, 1,427,269.83 and 277,507.31 is: 416,322.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951,373.27 : 1,427,269.83 = 277,507.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951,373.27/1,427,269.83 = 277,507.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951,373.27x = 1,427,269.83 × 277,507.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951,373.27x = 396,077,804,031.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,077,804,031.11/951,373.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416,322.19

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