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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917,207.20, 1,376,005.20 and 277,458.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917,207.20, 1,376,005.20 and 277,458.40 is: 416,246.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917,207.20 : 1,376,005.20 = 277,458.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917,207.20/1,376,005.20 = 277,458.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917,207.20x = 1,376,005.20 × 277,458.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917,207.20x = 381,784,201,183.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,784,201,183.68/917,207.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416,246.41

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