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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943,128.58, 1,414,951.91 and 278,280.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943,128.58, 1,414,951.91 and 278,280.58 is: 417,497.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943,128.58 : 1,414,951.91 = 278,280.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943,128.58/1,414,951.91 = 278,280.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943,128.58x = 1,414,951.91 × 278,280.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943,128.58x = 393,753,638,186.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,753,638,186.91/943,128.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417,497.30

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