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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909,184.50, 1,363,831.43 and 278,103.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909,184.50, 1,363,831.43 and 278,103.78 is: 417,172.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909,184.50 : 1,363,831.43 = 278,103.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909,184.50/1,363,831.43 = 278,103.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909,184.50x = 1,363,831.43 × 278,103.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909,184.50x = 379,286,674,575.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,286,674,575.29/909,184.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417,172.39

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