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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,026,101.70, 1,539,152.55 and 278,147.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,026,101.70, 1,539,152.55 and 278,147.70 is: 417,221.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,026,101.70 : 1,539,152.55 = 278,147.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,026,101.70/1,539,152.55 = 278,147.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,026,101.70x = 1,539,152.55 × 278,147.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,026,101.70x = 428,111,741,731.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,111,741,731.64/1,026,101.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417,221.55

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