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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916,260, 1,374,568.92 and 276,615.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916,260, 1,374,568.92 and 276,615.60 is: 414,977.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916,260 : 1,374,568.92 = 276,615.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916,260/1,374,568.92 = 276,615.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916,260x = 1,374,568.92 × 276,615.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916,260x = 380,227,206,547.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,227,206,547.15/916,260
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414,977.42

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