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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,931.60, 418,397.40 and 268,045.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,931.60, 418,397.40 and 268,045.20 is: 402,067.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,931.60 : 418,397.40 = 268,045.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,931.60/418,397.40 = 268,045.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,931.60x = 418,397.40 × 268,045.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,931.60x = 112,149,414,762.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,149,414,762.48/278,931.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402,067.80

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