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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951,881.10, 1,427,681.20 and 277,781.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951,881.10, 1,427,681.20 and 277,781.41 is: 416,631.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951,881.10 : 1,427,681.20 = 277,781.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951,881.10/1,427,681.20 = 277,781.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951,881.10x = 1,427,681.20 × 277,781.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951,881.10x = 396,583,293,544.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,583,293,544.52/951,881.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416,631.12

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