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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961,145.29, 1,441,504.15 and 277,882.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961,145.29, 1,441,504.15 and 277,882.95 is: 416,762.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961,145.29 : 1,441,504.15 = 277,882.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961,145.29/1,441,504.15 = 277,882.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961,145.29x = 1,441,504.15 × 277,882.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961,145.29x = 400,569,430,350.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,569,430,350.18/961,145.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416,762.62

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