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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294,278.40, 441,702.72 and 278,294.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294,278.40, 441,702.72 and 278,294.40 is: 417,711.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294,278.40 : 441,702.72 = 278,294.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294,278.40/441,702.72 = 278,294.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294,278.40x = 441,702.72 × 278,294.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294,278.40x = 122,923,393,440.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,923,393,440.77/294,278.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417,711.23

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