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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951,391.10, 1,426,948.25 and 277,291.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951,391.10, 1,426,948.25 and 277,291.49 is: 415,896.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951,391.10 : 1,426,948.25 = 277,291.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951,391.10/1,426,948.25 = 277,291.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951,391.10x = 1,426,948.25 × 277,291.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951,391.10x = 395,680,597,874.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,680,597,874.19/951,391.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415,896.89

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