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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951,824.75, 1,427,583.93 and 277,747.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951,824.75, 1,427,583.93 and 277,747.79 is: 416,576.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951,824.75 : 1,427,583.93 = 277,747.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951,824.75/1,427,583.93 = 277,747.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951,824.75x = 1,427,583.93 × 277,747.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951,824.75x = 396,508,281,597.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,508,281,597.02/951,824.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416,576.98

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