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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951,824.48, 1,427,583.52 and 277,747.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951,824.48, 1,427,583.52 and 277,747.52 is: 416,576.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951,824.48 : 1,427,583.52 = 277,747.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951,824.48/1,427,583.52 = 277,747.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951,824.48x = 1,427,583.52 × 277,747.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951,824.48x = 396,507,782,272.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,507,782,272.87/951,824.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416,576.58

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