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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926,766.41, 1,389,881.10 and 278,316.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926,766.41, 1,389,881.10 and 278,316.46 is: 417,394.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926,766.41 : 1,389,881.10 = 278,316.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926,766.41/1,389,881.10 = 278,316.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926,766.41x = 1,389,881.10 × 278,316.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926,766.41x = 386,826,780,623.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,826,780,623.50/926,766.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417,394.04

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