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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914,279, 1,371,153.70 and 274,556.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914,279, 1,371,153.70 and 274,556.92 is: 411,755.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914,279 : 1,371,153.70 = 274,556.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914,279/1,371,153.70 = 274,556.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914,279x = 1,371,153.70 × 274,556.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914,279x = 376,459,736,718.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,459,736,718.60/914,279
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411,755.86

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