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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,507.60, 417,761.40 and 267,621.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,507.60, 417,761.40 and 267,621.20 is: 401,431.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,507.60 : 417,761.40 = 267,621.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,507.60/417,761.40 = 267,621.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,507.60x = 417,761.40 × 267,621.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,507.60x = 111,801,807,181.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,801,807,181.68/278,507.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401,431.80

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