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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952,008.73, 1,428,146.44 and 278,139.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952,008.73, 1,428,146.44 and 278,139.35 is: 417,247.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952,008.73 : 1,428,146.44 = 278,139.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952,008.73/1,428,146.44 = 278,139.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952,008.73x = 1,428,146.44 × 278,139.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952,008.73x = 397,223,725,401.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,223,725,401.43/952,008.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417,247.99

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