Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944,917, 1,417,375.50 and 280,069
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 944,917, 1,417,375.50 and 280,069 is: 420,103.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
944,917 : 1,417,375.50 = 280,069 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
944,917/1,417,375.50 = 280,069/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
944,917x = 1,417,375.50 × 280,069 - Step 4: Simplify right side
944,917x = 396,962,938,909.50 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 396,962,938,909.50/944,917 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 420,103.50
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