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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927,379.08, 1,390,908 and 278,945.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927,379.08, 1,390,908 and 278,945.88 is: 418,370.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927,379.08 : 1,390,908 = 278,945.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927,379.08/1,390,908 = 278,945.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927,379.08x = 1,390,908 × 278,945.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927,379.08x = 387,988,056,059.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,988,056,059.04/927,379.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418,370.51

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