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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818,014.99, 1,227,221.43 and 278,307.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818,014.99, 1,227,221.43 and 278,307.13 is: 417,528.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818,014.99 : 1,227,221.43 = 278,307.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818,014.99/1,227,221.43 = 278,307.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818,014.99x = 1,227,221.43 × 278,307.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818,014.99x = 341,544,474,057.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,544,474,057.80/818,014.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417,528.38

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