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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,838.40, 418,257.60 and 253,906.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,838.40, 418,257.60 and 253,906.60 is: 380,859.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,838.40 : 418,257.60 = 253,906.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,838.40/418,257.60 = 253,906.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,838.40x = 418,257.60 × 253,906.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,838.40x = 106,198,365,140.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,198,365,140.16/278,838.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380,859.90

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