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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951,810, 1,427,561.82 and 277,733.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951,810, 1,427,561.82 and 277,733.04 is: 416,554.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951,810 : 1,427,561.82 = 277,733.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951,810/1,427,561.82 = 277,733.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951,810x = 1,427,561.82 × 277,733.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951,810x = 396,481,084,056.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,481,084,056.53/951,810
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416,554.86

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