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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036,672.08, 1,554,902.97 and 278,415

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036,672.08, 1,554,902.97 and 278,415 is: 417,594.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036,672.08 : 1,554,902.97 = 278,415 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036,672.08/1,554,902.97 = 278,415/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036,672.08x = 1,554,902.97 × 278,415
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036,672.08x = 432,908,310,392.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,908,310,392.55/1,036,672.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417,594.26

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