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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951,375.03, 1,427,272.46 and 277,509.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951,375.03, 1,427,272.46 and 277,509.06 is: 416,324.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951,375.03 : 1,427,272.46 = 277,509.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951,375.03/1,427,272.46 = 277,509.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951,375.03x = 1,427,272.46 × 277,509.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951,375.03x = 396,081,038,738.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,081,038,738.49/951,375.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416,324.82

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