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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909,230.60, 1,363,796.43 and 278,144.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909,230.60, 1,363,796.43 and 278,144.42 is: 417,201.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909,230.60 : 1,363,796.43 = 278,144.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909,230.60/1,363,796.43 = 278,144.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909,230.60x = 1,363,796.43 × 278,144.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909,230.60x = 379,332,359,158.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,332,359,158.40/909,230.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417,201.49

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