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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943,944.60, 1,415,916.90 and 279,096.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943,944.60, 1,415,916.90 and 279,096.60 is: 418,644.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943,944.60 : 1,415,916.90 = 279,096.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943,944.60/1,415,916.90 = 279,096.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943,944.60x = 1,415,916.90 × 279,096.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943,944.60x = 395,177,592,672.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,177,592,672.54/943,944.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418,644.90

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