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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943,128.08, 1,414,951.16 and 278,280.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943,128.08, 1,414,951.16 and 278,280.08 is: 417,496.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943,128.08 : 1,414,951.16 = 278,280.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943,128.08/1,414,951.16 = 278,280.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943,128.08x = 1,414,951.16 × 278,280.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943,128.08x = 393,752,722,000.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,752,722,000.89/943,128.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417,496.55

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