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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811,457.52, 1,217,214 and 278,973.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811,457.52, 1,217,214 and 278,973.96 is: 418,470.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811,457.52 : 1,217,214 = 278,973.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811,457.52/1,217,214 = 278,973.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811,457.52x = 1,217,214 × 278,973.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811,457.52x = 339,571,009,747.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,571,009,747.44/811,457.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418,470.47

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