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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331,331.40, 496,997.10 and 278,843.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331,331.40, 496,997.10 and 278,843.40 is: 418,265.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331,331.40 : 496,997.10 = 278,843.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331,331.40/496,997.10 = 278,843.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331,331.40x = 496,997.10 × 278,843.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331,331.40x = 138,584,361,154.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,584,361,154.14/331,331.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418,265.10

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