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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951,684.84, 1,427,592.87 and 277,771.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951,684.84, 1,427,592.87 and 277,771.73 is: 416,676.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951,684.84 : 1,427,592.87 = 277,771.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951,684.84/1,427,592.87 = 277,771.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951,684.84x = 1,427,592.87 × 277,771.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951,684.84x = 396,544,934,097.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,544,934,097.60/951,684.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416,676.74

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