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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331,311.40, 496,967.10 and 278,823.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331,311.40, 496,967.10 and 278,823.40 is: 418,235.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331,311.40 : 496,967.10 = 278,823.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331,311.40/496,967.10 = 278,823.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331,311.40x = 496,967.10 × 278,823.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331,311.40x = 138,566,056,510.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,566,056,510.14/331,311.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418,235.10

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