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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918,647.42, 1,377,882.02 and 278,956.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918,647.42, 1,377,882.02 and 278,956.71 is: 418,408.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918,647.42 : 1,377,882.02 = 278,956.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918,647.42/1,377,882.02 = 278,956.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918,647.42x = 1,377,882.02 × 278,956.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918,647.42x = 384,369,435,764.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,369,435,764.75/918,647.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418,408.01

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