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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951,484.52, 1,427,292.48 and 277,555.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951,484.52, 1,427,292.48 and 277,555.16 is: 416,351.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951,484.52 : 1,427,292.48 = 277,555.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951,484.52/1,427,292.48 = 277,555.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951,484.52x = 1,427,292.48 × 277,555.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951,484.52x = 396,152,392,653.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,152,392,653.20/951,484.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416,351.91

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