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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961,150.30, 1,441,511.64 and 277,887.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961,150.30, 1,441,511.64 and 277,887.96 is: 416,770.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961,150.30 : 1,441,511.64 = 277,887.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961,150.30/1,441,511.64 = 277,887.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961,150.30x = 1,441,511.64 × 277,887.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961,150.30x = 400,578,728,955.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,578,728,955.85/961,150.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416,770.12

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