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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951,913.26, 1,428,003.54 and 278,044.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951,913.26, 1,428,003.54 and 278,044.02 is: 417,105.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951,913.26 : 1,428,003.54 = 278,044.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951,913.26/1,428,003.54 = 278,044.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951,913.26x = 1,428,003.54 × 278,044.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951,913.26x = 397,047,844,835.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,047,844,835.83/951,913.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417,105.07

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