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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,801.70, 391,109.70 and 278,801.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,801.70, 391,109.70 and 278,801.70 is: 391,109.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,801.70 : 391,109.70 = 278,801.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,801.70/391,109.70 = 278,801.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,801.70x = 391,109.70 × 278,801.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,801.70x = 109,042,049,246.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,042,049,246.49/278,801.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391,109.70

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