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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,066,827, 1,600,240.50 and 278,859

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,066,827, 1,600,240.50 and 278,859 is: 418,288.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,066,827 : 1,600,240.50 = 278,859 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,066,827/1,600,240.50 = 278,859/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,066,827x = 1,600,240.50 × 278,859
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,066,827x = 446,241,465,589.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,241,465,589.50/1,066,827
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418,288.50

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