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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909,308.69, 1,364,017.71 and 278,227.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909,308.69, 1,364,017.71 and 278,227.97 is: 417,358.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909,308.69 : 1,364,017.71 = 278,227.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909,308.69/1,364,017.71 = 278,227.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909,308.69x = 1,364,017.71 × 278,227.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909,308.69x = 379,507,878,497.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,507,878,497.35/909,308.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417,358.68

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