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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951,543.54, 1,427,175.87 and 277,443.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951,543.54, 1,427,175.87 and 277,443.78 is: 416,125.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951,543.54 : 1,427,175.87 = 277,443.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951,543.54/1,427,175.87 = 277,443.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951,543.54x = 1,427,175.87 × 277,443.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951,543.54x = 395,961,068,097.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,961,068,097.59/951,543.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416,125.01

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