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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,454.24, 416,974.82 and 233,357.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,454.24, 416,974.82 and 233,357.04 is: 349,443.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,454.24 : 416,974.82 = 233,357.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,454.24/416,974.82 = 233,357.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,454.24x = 416,974.82 × 233,357.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,454.24x = 97,304,008,582.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,304,008,582.95/278,454.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,443.44

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