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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341,004.98, 511,545.75 and 278,358.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341,004.98, 511,545.75 and 278,358.36 is: 417,568.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,004.98 : 511,545.75 = 278,358.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,004.98/511,545.75 = 278,358.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,004.98x = 511,545.75 × 278,358.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,004.98x = 142,393,036,034.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,393,036,034.97/341,004.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417,568.79

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