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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951,494.14, 1,427,089.20 and 277,417.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951,494.14, 1,427,089.20 and 277,417.81 is: 416,082.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951,494.14 : 1,427,089.20 = 277,417.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951,494.14/1,427,089.20 = 277,417.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951,494.14x = 1,427,089.20 × 277,417.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951,494.14x = 395,899,960,538.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,899,960,538.65/951,494.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416,082.39

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