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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951,895.26, 1,427,976.54 and 278,026.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951,895.26, 1,427,976.54 and 278,026.02 is: 417,078.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951,895.26 : 1,427,976.54 = 278,026.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951,895.26/1,427,976.54 = 278,026.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951,895.26x = 1,427,976.54 × 278,026.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951,895.26x = 397,014,634,069.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,014,634,069.57/951,895.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417,078.07

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