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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,625.40, 418,003.02 and 221,913.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,625.40, 418,003.02 and 221,913.88 is: 332,922.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,625.40 : 418,003.02 = 221,913.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,625.40/418,003.02 = 221,913.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,625.40x = 418,003.02 × 221,913.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,625.40x = 92,760,672,019.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,760,672,019.92/278,625.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,922.53

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