Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909,232.29, 1,363,798.96 and 278,146.10
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 909,232.29, 1,363,798.96 and 278,146.10 is: 417,204.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
909,232.29 : 1,363,798.96 = 278,146.10 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
909,232.29/1,363,798.96 = 278,146.10/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
909,232.29x = 1,363,798.96 × 278,146.10 - Step 4: Simplify right side
909,232.29x = 379,335,364,622.19 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 379,335,364,622.19/909,232.29 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 417,204.02
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