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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926,568.91, 1,389,527.75 and 277,951.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926,568.91, 1,389,527.75 and 277,951.69 is: 416,829.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926,568.91 : 1,389,527.75 = 277,951.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926,568.91/1,389,527.75 = 277,951.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926,568.91x = 1,389,527.75 × 277,951.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926,568.91x = 386,221,591,190.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,221,591,190.76/926,568.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416,829.86

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