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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,329.80, 417,494.70 and 278,329.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,329.80, 417,494.70 and 278,329.80 is: 417,494.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,329.80 : 417,494.70 = 278,329.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,329.80/417,494.70 = 278,329.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,329.80x = 417,494.70 × 278,329.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,329.80x = 116,201,216,352.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,201,216,352.06/278,329.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417,494.70

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