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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951,635.44, 1,427,429.44 and 277,722.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951,635.44, 1,427,429.44 and 277,722.59 is: 416,576.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951,635.44 : 1,427,429.44 = 277,722.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951,635.44/1,427,429.44 = 277,722.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951,635.44x = 1,427,429.44 × 277,722.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951,635.44x = 396,429,405,381.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,429,405,381.93/951,635.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416,576.97

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