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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909,192.50, 1,363,843.44 and 278,111.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909,192.50, 1,363,843.44 and 278,111.78 is: 417,184.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909,192.50 : 1,363,843.44 = 278,111.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909,192.50/1,363,843.44 = 278,111.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909,192.50x = 1,363,843.44 × 278,111.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909,192.50x = 379,300,926,739.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,300,926,739.72/909,192.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417,184.40

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