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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918,014.70, 1,377,216.45 and 278,265.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918,014.70, 1,377,216.45 and 278,265.90 is: 417,457.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918,014.70 : 1,377,216.45 = 278,265.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918,014.70/1,377,216.45 = 278,265.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918,014.70x = 1,377,216.45 × 278,265.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918,014.70x = 383,232,374,954.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,232,374,954.06/918,014.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417,457.78

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