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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810,905.60, 1,216,243.20 and 278,451.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810,905.60, 1,216,243.20 and 278,451.20 is: 417,637.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810,905.60 : 1,216,243.20 = 278,451.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810,905.60/1,216,243.20 = 278,451.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810,905.60x = 1,216,243.20 × 278,451.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810,905.60x = 338,664,378,531.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,664,378,531.84/810,905.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417,637.24

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