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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818,064.26, 1,227,152.40 and 278,100.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818,064.26, 1,227,152.40 and 278,100.78 is: 417,170.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818,064.26 : 1,227,152.40 = 278,100.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818,064.26/1,227,152.40 = 278,100.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818,064.26x = 1,227,152.40 × 278,100.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818,064.26x = 341,272,033,974.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,272,033,974.17/818,064.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417,170.20

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