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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909,123.51, 1,363,466.56 and 278,042.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909,123.51, 1,363,466.56 and 278,042.79 is: 416,997.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909,123.51 : 1,363,466.56 = 278,042.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909,123.51/1,363,466.56 = 278,042.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909,123.51x = 1,363,466.56 × 278,042.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909,123.51x = 379,102,046,414.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,102,046,414.10/909,123.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416,997.30

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