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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943,494, 1,415,241 and 278,697.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943,494, 1,415,241 and 278,697.84 is: 418,046.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943,494 : 1,415,241 = 278,697.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943,494/1,415,241 = 278,697.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943,494x = 1,415,241 × 278,697.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943,494x = 394,424,609,779.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,424,609,779.44/943,494
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418,046.76

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