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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951,373.64, 1,427,270.40 and 277,507.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951,373.64, 1,427,270.40 and 277,507.69 is: 416,322.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951,373.64 : 1,427,270.40 = 277,507.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951,373.64/1,427,270.40 = 277,507.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951,373.64x = 1,427,270.40 × 277,507.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951,373.64x = 396,078,508,141.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,078,508,141.20/951,373.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416,322.77

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