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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614,927.60, 922,172.70 and 278,129.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614,927.60, 922,172.70 and 278,129.60 is: 417,095.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614,927.60 : 922,172.70 = 278,129.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614,927.60/922,172.70 = 278,129.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614,927.60x = 922,172.70 × 278,129.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614,927.60x = 256,483,524,181.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,483,524,181.92/614,927.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417,095.48

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