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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,800.54, 393,335.30 and 278,486.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,800.54, 393,335.30 and 278,486.14 is: 385,969.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,800.54 : 393,335.30 = 278,486.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,800.54/393,335.30 = 278,486.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,800.54x = 393,335.30 × 278,486.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,800.54x = 109,538,429,422.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,538,429,422.74/283,800.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385,969.77

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