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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,863.20, 419,169.60 and 273,614.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,863.20, 419,169.60 and 273,614.40 is: 411,279.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,863.20 : 419,169.60 = 273,614.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,863.20/419,169.60 = 273,614.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,863.20x = 419,169.60 × 273,614.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,863.20x = 114,690,838,602.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,690,838,602.24/278,863.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411,279.93

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