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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,512.40, 417,768.60 and 200,363.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,512.40, 417,768.60 and 200,363.60 is: 300,545.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,512.40 : 417,768.60 = 200,363.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,512.40/417,768.60 = 200,363.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,512.40x = 417,768.60 × 200,363.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,512.40x = 83,705,620,662.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,705,620,662.96/278,512.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300,545.40

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