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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340,439.22, 469,366.98 and 278,956.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340,439.22, 469,366.98 and 278,956.78 is: 384,600.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340,439.22 : 469,366.98 = 278,956.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340,439.22/469,366.98 = 278,956.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340,439.22x = 469,366.98 × 278,956.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340,439.22x = 130,933,101,379.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,933,101,379.12/340,439.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384,600.52

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