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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951,419.34, 1,427,338.86 and 277,553.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951,419.34, 1,427,338.86 and 277,553.34 is: 416,391.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951,419.34 : 1,427,338.86 = 277,553.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951,419.34/1,427,338.86 = 277,553.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951,419.34x = 1,427,338.86 × 277,553.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951,419.34x = 396,162,667,904.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,162,667,904.79/951,419.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416,391.23

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