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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818,073.39, 1,227,166.17 and 278,109.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818,073.39, 1,227,166.17 and 278,109.99 is: 417,184.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818,073.39 : 1,227,166.17 = 278,109.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818,073.39/1,227,166.17 = 278,109.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818,073.39x = 1,227,166.17 × 278,109.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818,073.39x = 341,287,171,267.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,287,171,267.04/818,073.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417,184.05

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