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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918,226.20, 1,377,533.70 and 278,477.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918,226.20, 1,377,533.70 and 278,477.40 is: 417,775.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918,226.20 : 1,377,533.70 = 278,477.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918,226.20/1,377,533.70 = 278,477.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918,226.20x = 1,377,533.70 × 278,477.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918,226.20x = 383,612,003,188.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,612,003,188.38/918,226.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417,775.06

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