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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927,059.84, 1,390,661.64 and 278,585.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927,059.84, 1,390,661.64 and 278,585.40 is: 417,899.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927,059.84 : 1,390,661.64 = 278,585.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927,059.84/1,390,661.64 = 278,585.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927,059.84x = 1,390,661.64 × 278,585.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927,059.84x = 387,418,029,244.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,418,029,244.06/927,059.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417,899.70

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