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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,026,046.20, 1,539,069.30 and 278,092.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,026,046.20, 1,539,069.30 and 278,092.20 is: 417,138.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,026,046.20 : 1,539,069.30 = 278,092.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,026,046.20/1,539,069.30 = 278,092.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,026,046.20x = 1,539,069.30 × 278,092.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,026,046.20x = 428,003,167,589.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,003,167,589.46/1,026,046.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417,138.30

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