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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,750.40, 417,434.40 and 223,454.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,750.40, 417,434.40 and 223,454.40 is: 334,627.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,750.40 : 417,434.40 = 223,454.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,750.40/417,434.40 = 223,454.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,750.40x = 417,434.40 × 223,454.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,750.40x = 93,277,553,391.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,277,553,391.36/278,750.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,627.51

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