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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340,937.20, 511,405.80 and 278,729.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340,937.20, 511,405.80 and 278,729.20 is: 418,093.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340,937.20 : 511,405.80 = 278,729.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340,937.20/511,405.80 = 278,729.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340,937.20x = 511,405.80 × 278,729.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340,937.20x = 142,543,729,509.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,543,729,509.36/340,937.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418,093.80

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