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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810,547.33, 1,215,845.60 and 278,060.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810,547.33, 1,215,845.60 and 278,060.69 is: 417,099.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810,547.33 : 1,215,845.60 = 278,060.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810,547.33/1,215,845.60 = 278,060.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810,547.33x = 1,215,845.60 × 278,060.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810,547.33x = 338,078,866,469.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,078,866,469.46/810,547.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417,099.48

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