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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951,570.67, 1,427,217.10 and 277,470.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951,570.67, 1,427,217.10 and 277,470.85 is: 416,165.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951,570.67 : 1,427,217.10 = 277,470.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951,570.67/1,427,217.10 = 277,470.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951,570.67x = 1,427,217.10 × 277,470.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951,570.67x = 396,011,141,871.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,011,141,871.54/951,570.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416,165.77

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