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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951,822.75, 1,427,580.93 and 277,745.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951,822.75, 1,427,580.93 and 277,745.79 is: 416,573.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951,822.75 : 1,427,580.93 = 277,745.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951,822.75/1,427,580.93 = 277,745.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951,822.75x = 1,427,580.93 × 277,745.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951,822.75x = 396,504,593,191.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,504,593,191.79/951,822.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416,573.98

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