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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943,496, 1,415,244 and 278,699.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943,496, 1,415,244 and 278,699.84 is: 418,049.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943,496 : 1,415,244 = 278,699.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943,496/1,415,244 = 278,699.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943,496x = 1,415,244 × 278,699.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943,496x = 394,428,276,360.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,428,276,360.96/943,496
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418,049.76

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