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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,984.40, 434,976.60 and 278,320.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,984.40, 434,976.60 and 278,320.40 is: 417,480.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,984.40 : 434,976.60 = 278,320.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,984.40/434,976.60 = 278,320.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,984.40x = 434,976.60 × 278,320.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,984.40x = 121,062,861,302.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,062,861,302.64/289,984.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417,480.60

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