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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,301.20, 390,409 and 278,301.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,301.20, 390,409 and 278,301.20 is: 390,409

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,301.20 : 390,409 = 278,301.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,301.20/390,409 = 278,301.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,301.20x = 390,409 × 278,301.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,301.20x = 108,651,293,190.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,651,293,190.80/278,301.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390,409

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