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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,793.45, 391,098.15 and 278,793.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,793.45, 391,098.15 and 278,793.45 is: 391,098.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,793.45 : 391,098.15 = 278,793.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,793.45/391,098.15 = 278,793.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,793.45x = 391,098.15 × 278,793.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,793.45x = 109,035,602,527.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,035,602,527.12/278,793.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391,098.15

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