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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961,148.30, 1,441,508.64 and 277,885.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961,148.30, 1,441,508.64 and 277,885.95 is: 416,767.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961,148.30 : 1,441,508.64 = 277,885.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961,148.30/1,441,508.64 = 277,885.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961,148.30x = 1,441,508.64 × 277,885.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961,148.30x = 400,574,997,859.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,574,997,859.61/961,148.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416,767.11

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