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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,164.20, 468,246.30 and 278,921.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,164.20, 468,246.30 and 278,921.80 is: 418,382.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,164.20 : 468,246.30 = 278,921.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,164.20/468,246.30 = 278,921.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,164.20x = 468,246.30 × 278,921.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,164.20x = 130,604,100,839.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,604,100,839.34/312,164.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418,382.70

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