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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,002.54, 437,208.43 and 278,680.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,002.54, 437,208.43 and 278,680.15 is: 384,354.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,002.54 : 437,208.43 = 278,680.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,002.54/437,208.43 = 278,680.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,002.54x = 437,208.43 × 278,680.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,002.54x = 121,841,312,232.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,841,312,232.72/317,002.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384,354.37

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