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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951,376.65, 1,427,274.90 and 277,510.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951,376.65, 1,427,274.90 and 277,510.70 is: 416,327.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951,376.65 : 1,427,274.90 = 277,510.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951,376.65/1,427,274.90 = 277,510.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951,376.65x = 1,427,274.90 × 277,510.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951,376.65x = 396,084,049,455.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,084,049,455.06/951,376.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416,327.28

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