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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951,545.04, 1,427,178.12 and 277,445.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951,545.04, 1,427,178.12 and 277,445.28 is: 416,127.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951,545.04 : 1,427,178.12 = 277,445.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951,545.04/1,427,178.12 = 277,445.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951,545.04x = 1,427,178.12 × 277,445.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951,545.04x = 395,963,833,113.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,963,833,113.27/951,545.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416,127.26

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