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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951,795, 1,427,539.32 and 277,718.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951,795, 1,427,539.32 and 277,718.04 is: 416,532.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951,795 : 1,427,539.32 = 277,718.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951,795/1,427,539.32 = 277,718.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951,795x = 1,427,539.32 × 277,718.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951,795x = 396,453,421,973.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,453,421,973.33/951,795
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416,532.36

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