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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909,309, 1,364,018.18 and 278,228.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909,309, 1,364,018.18 and 278,228.28 is: 417,359.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909,309 : 1,364,018.18 = 278,228.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909,309/1,364,018.18 = 278,228.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909,309x = 1,364,018.18 × 278,228.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909,309x = 379,508,430,718.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,508,430,718.99/909,309
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417,359.15

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