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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,443.60, 417,665.40 and 273,835.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,443.60, 417,665.40 and 273,835.60 is: 410,753.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,443.60 : 417,665.40 = 273,835.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,443.60/417,665.40 = 273,835.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,443.60x = 417,665.40 × 273,835.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,443.60x = 114,371,655,408.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,371,655,408.24/278,443.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410,753.40

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