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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951,821.75, 1,427,579.44 and 277,744.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951,821.75, 1,427,579.44 and 277,744.79 is: 416,572.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951,821.75 : 1,427,579.44 = 277,744.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951,821.75/1,427,579.44 = 277,744.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951,821.75x = 1,427,579.44 × 277,744.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951,821.75x = 396,502,751,771.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,502,751,771.12/951,821.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416,572.49

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