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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,231.58, 417,937.48 and 262,034.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,231.58, 417,937.48 and 262,034.82 is: 393,607.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,231.58 : 417,937.48 = 262,034.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,231.58/417,937.48 = 262,034.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,231.58x = 417,937.48 × 262,034.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,231.58x = 109,514,172,343.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,514,172,343.05/278,231.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393,607.99

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