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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951,823.75, 1,427,582.43 and 277,746.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951,823.75, 1,427,582.43 and 277,746.79 is: 416,575.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951,823.75 : 1,427,582.43 = 277,746.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951,823.75/1,427,582.43 = 277,746.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951,823.75x = 1,427,582.43 × 277,746.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951,823.75x = 396,506,437,392.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,506,437,392.90/951,823.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416,575.48

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