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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916,975.20, 1,375,657.20 and 277,226.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916,975.20, 1,375,657.20 and 277,226.40 is: 415,898.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916,975.20 : 1,375,657.20 = 277,226.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916,975.20/1,375,657.20 = 277,226.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916,975.20x = 1,375,657.20 × 277,226.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916,975.20x = 381,368,493,190.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,368,493,190.08/916,975.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415,898.37

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