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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951,415.34, 1,427,332.86 and 277,549.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951,415.34, 1,427,332.86 and 277,549.34 is: 416,385.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951,415.34 : 1,427,332.86 = 277,549.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951,415.34/1,427,332.86 = 277,549.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951,415.34x = 1,427,332.86 × 277,549.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951,415.34x = 396,155,286,116.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,155,286,116.65/951,415.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416,385.22

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