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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951,636.44, 1,427,430.94 and 277,723.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951,636.44, 1,427,430.94 and 277,723.59 is: 416,578.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951,636.44 : 1,427,430.94 = 277,723.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951,636.44/1,427,430.94 = 277,723.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951,636.44x = 1,427,430.94 × 277,723.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951,636.44x = 396,431,245,133.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,431,245,133.88/951,636.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416,578.46

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