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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,213.80, 436,820.70 and 278,510.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,213.80, 436,820.70 and 278,510.98 is: 417,766.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,213.80 : 436,820.70 = 278,510.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,213.80/436,820.70 = 278,510.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,213.80x = 436,820.70 × 278,510.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,213.80x = 121,659,361,241.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,659,361,241.29/291,213.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417,766.47

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