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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961,168.23, 1,441,838.46 and 278,044.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961,168.23, 1,441,838.46 and 278,044.35 is: 417,091.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961,168.23 : 1,441,838.46 = 278,044.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961,168.23/1,441,838.46 = 278,044.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961,168.23x = 1,441,838.46 × 278,044.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961,168.23x = 400,895,037,415.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,895,037,415.70/961,168.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417,091.44

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