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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,435.75, 384,042.78 and 255,539.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,435.75, 384,042.78 and 255,539.34 is: 352,462.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,435.75 : 384,042.78 = 255,539.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,435.75/384,042.78 = 255,539.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,435.75x = 384,042.78 × 255,539.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,435.75x = 98,138,038,532.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,138,038,532.97/278,435.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,462.07

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