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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951,805.50, 1,427,555.07 and 277,728.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951,805.50, 1,427,555.07 and 277,728.54 is: 416,548.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951,805.50 : 1,427,555.07 = 277,728.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951,805.50/1,427,555.07 = 277,728.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951,805.50x = 1,427,555.07 × 277,728.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951,805.50x = 396,472,785,360.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,472,785,360.70/951,805.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416,548.11

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