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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909,127.58, 1,363,472.65 and 278,046.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909,127.58, 1,363,472.65 and 278,046.86 is: 417,003.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909,127.58 : 1,363,472.65 = 278,046.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909,127.58/1,363,472.65 = 278,046.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909,127.58x = 1,363,472.65 × 278,046.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909,127.58x = 379,109,289,028.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,109,289,028.38/909,127.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417,003.40

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