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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909,192, 1,363,842.69 and 278,111.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909,192, 1,363,842.69 and 278,111.28 is: 417,183.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909,192 : 1,363,842.69 = 278,111.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909,192/1,363,842.69 = 278,111.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909,192x = 1,363,842.69 × 278,111.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909,192x = 379,300,036,234.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,300,036,234.54/909,192
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417,183.65

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