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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909,258.90, 1,363,942.96 and 278,178.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909,258.90, 1,363,942.96 and 278,178.18 is: 417,283.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909,258.90 : 1,363,942.96 = 278,178.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909,258.90/1,363,942.96 = 278,178.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909,258.90x = 1,363,942.96 × 278,178.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909,258.90x = 379,419,170,236.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,419,170,236.61/909,258.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417,283.98

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